Best 7 Sweet And Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our irresistible Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This sandwich is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy elements, crafted with succulent chicken nestled between soft, pillowy buns. The chicken is marinated in a delectable blend of spices, then perfectly cooked to achieve a tender, juicy interior and a crispy, golden-brown exterior. Drizzled with a luscious sweet and spicy sauce, this sandwich delivers a burst of flavors in every bite. Accompanying this main attraction are two equally tempting recipes: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Tenders and Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings. These delectable treats are perfect for parties, game days, or a casual snack. Imagine tender chicken morsels coated in the same irresistible sweet and spicy sauce, offering a delightful balance of flavors. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich and its delectable companions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a perfect recipe to double for a potluck. Try topping the sandwiches with smoked Gouda cheese. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle (18 ounces) sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, divided
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Bibb lettuce leaves and thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 4-quart slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; discard liquid. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add crushed pineapple and remaining barbecue sauce; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes., Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and onion if desired. Freeze option: Place shredded chicken in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SWEET, STICKY AND SPICY CHICKEN



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This chicken dish uses skinless boneless chicken breasts and tastes delicious. It's great as an appetizer or as a main dish served with rice and a veggie.

Provided by katemartinodotcom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  • Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1176.2 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH



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This sandwich is amazing. It's crispy, sweet and spicy with pepper jelly, with an extra punch of jalapeno pepper slices, and creamy cream cheese. Your family will love it. I know it may sound odd, but once you try it you will be hooked!

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR BRINE:
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
3 c buttermilk
1/3 c salt
2 Tbsp sugar
FOR BREADING:
1 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 c milk
1 egg
1 c panko bread crumbs
oil for frying
NOTE - AS A TIME SAVER YOU CAN JUST BAKE FROZEN BREADED CHICKEN PATTIES FOR THIS SANDWICH
FOR SANDWICH:
4 sandwich buns
cream cheese, softened
pepper jelly, home made or store bought
4 jalapeno peppers, pickled - sliced
butter, softened
thinly sliced onion
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken breast in a large ziplock bag. Mix buttermilk, salt and sugar and pour in the bag with the chicken. Refrigerate for 4 hours or over night.
  • 2. When you are ready to cook drain the brine and remove the chicken breasts. Cut your ziplock bag on the edges except the bottom. This makes a really convenient way to flatten your chicken breasts with less mess.
  • 3. Flatten the chicken breasts by half their original thickness. Then cut them in half length wise to create 4 portions.
  • 4. Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees. Drain chicken pieces and "pat" them with paper towels. In one shallow container mix flour and salt for frying. Pour milk mixed with egg in a separate shallow container and panko bread crumbs in a third shallow container.
  • 5. Dredge chicken pieces in flour. Then dip in milk ixture. Coat pieces in panko crumbs. Place chicken gently into skillet. Don't over crowd pan. The temperature will drop initially but try and maintain the oil around 325 degrees.
  • 6. Once chicken is done after about 12 to 15 minutes. Keep warm in oven.
  • 7. Butter inside of top and bottom buns. Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Place buns buttered side down and grill until golden brown.
  • 8. Place chicken breasts on bottom bun. Top with sliced jalapeno peppers. Spread cream cheese on top bun. Spoon pepper jelly over peppers and top with lettuce, onion slices and the top bun.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES RECIPE



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I'm usually a chicken breast sandwich naysayer, but I challenge anyone to say a bad word about these grilled chicken sandwiches with a sweet and spicy glaze, salty bacon, and provolone on a buttered and toasted bun.

Provided by Joshua Bousel

Categories     Sandwiches     Sandwich

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 32

For the Brine:
2 quarts cold water
1/3 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
For the Barbecue Glaze:
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons jalapeño jam
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bacon Rub:
1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices thick-cut bacon
4 slices provolone cheese
4 potato rolls
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Place one chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or small skillet, pound chicken breast into an even thickness about 3/4-inches in height. Repeat with remaining 3 breasts.
  • To make the brine: In a medium bowl whisk together water, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar until solids are dissolved. Place chicken breasts in brine and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken back in fridge until ready to grill.
  • To make the glaze: Whisk together ketchup, apple juice, cider vinegar, jalapeño jam, maple syrup, honey, dark brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To make the bacon rub: Mix together sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl. Lay bacon out on a plate and sprinkle with rub on both side.
  • Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Lay bacon on cool side of the grill, cover, and cook until crisp, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove to a plate and break bacon strips in half.
  • Place chicken over hot side of grill and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until second side is browned. Move chicken to cool side of grill and brush all over with barbecue glaze. Top each chicken breast with one slice of provolone cheese. Cover and continue to cook until cheese has melted and meat register 160°F on an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of breast, about 5 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly butter cut sides of potato rolls. Place rolls over hot side of grill, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute; transfer to a tray. Top each bun with a chicken breast, tomato, onion, lettuce, and bacon and serve immediately with remaining barbecue glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 2519 mg, Sugar 60 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SWEET 'N' SPICY CHICKEN



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My husband and three children love this tender, sweet and spicy chicken. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give this dish some kick. This entree can be made even zippier yet by adding more taco seasoning and using spicier salsa. -Sheri White, Higley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1-2/3 cups chunky salsa
1/2 cup peach preserves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place taco seasoning in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY BACON CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This was published in Ladies' Home Journal Sept 2012 issue and I wanted to get it into Food.com so I wouldn't lose the recipe!

Provided by moose_kristi

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless chicken breasts, cut horizontally
garlic salt
ground black pepper
4 slices havarti cheese
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons pepper jelly
8 slices bacon, cooked
2 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium high.
  • Pound chicken to create thin cutlets about 1/4" thick. Season with garlic salt and black pepper and grill until cooked through (4-6 minutes). Place a slice of Havarti cheese on top of each cutlet during the last minute of grilling to melt.
  • Spread bun or toast with mayonnaise and pepper jelly. Fill with chicken, bacon and arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 136.5, Sodium 552, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 39.4

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 chicken, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken thighs
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup spicy barbecue sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil

Steps:

  • Spray a 5 quart slow cooker with vegetable oil, and arrange chicken pieces in bottom of cooker.
  • Combine chili sauce, brown sugar, dry onion soup mix, cayenne pepper, barbecue sauce, peanut oil, and 1/4 cup of water in a large bowl, and spoon over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner sandwich. If you prefer dark meat, you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through. Do not overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Toast the buns before assembling the sandwiches. This will help them hold up better and give them a nice, crispy texture.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the sandwiches. Some popular options include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately. They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a new sandwich recipe, give sweet and spicy chicken sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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