Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with this Honey Pimento Chicken Sandwich. Featuring juicy chicken glazed with honey and creamy pimento cheese, this mouthwatering sandwich is perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup pure raw honey
- 1 cup pimento cheese spread (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 soft brioche or potato rolls
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pimento peppers (jarred or roasted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, pimento peppers, garlic powder, and a dash of salt; mix until smooth.
- Drizzle honey over cooked chicken and let it caramelize slightly before removing from heat.
- Slice buns in half, spread pimento cheese on each side, layer spinach, and top with honey-glazed chicken. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg