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Handheld photo of a Spicy Grilled Chicken Bacon Ciabatta showing the porous ciabatta crumb and seared chicken.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Bacon Ciabatta: The Ultimate Artisan Sandwich

A gourmet Spicy Grilled Chicken Bacon Ciabatta featuring juicy seared chicken, melted pepper jack cheese, crispy wavy bacon, and creamy spicy mayo on a toasted, flour-dusted artisan ciabatta roll. Perfect for a restaurant-quality lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Chicken Breast boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/2 inch
  • 4 strips Bacon thick-cut for wavy texture
  • 2 rolls Ciabatta Rolls flour-dusted artisan variety
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese with visible pepper flecks
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Hot Sauce Sriracha or Chipotle
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Neutral Oil for grilling

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or Grill Pan Used for searing the chicken.
  • 1 Skillet Used for crisping the bacon.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and wavy. Drain on paper towels.
Cooking & Assembly
  1. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until dark char marks appear. Add pepper jack cheese in the last 2 minutes to melt.
  2. Split ciabatta rolls and toast cut-side down until golden brown.
  3. Mix mayo and hot sauce. Spread on bottom bun, add chicken with melted cheese, top with crispy bacon, and close with the flour-dusted top bun.

Notes

Rest the chicken for 3 minutes before assembly to keep the bread crisp.
Use a grill press for extra-defined char marks.