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Apple Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breast topped with cheddar cheese, granny smith apple & cranberry mayo on a soft, buttery brioche bun switches up the flavor of a traditional chicken sandwich!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple sandwich, chicken sandwich, granny smith
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Ashley Leonard

Ingredients

  • 4 brioche buns
  • 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sandwich Toppings

  • sliced cheddar cheese
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • cranberry mayo recipe below

Cranberry Mayo

  • cup mayo
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Place chicken in skillet and cook 5-6 minutes, then flip over and cook another 5-6 minutes until chicken reads at least 165 degrees in the middle.
  • When chicken is done, turn off heat and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each chicken breast. Allow chicken to sit in the pan for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
  • While cheese is melting, combine mayo & dried cranberries in a small bowl. Slice a granny smith apple into thin slices.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread layer of cranberry mayo on top side of brioche bun. Place chicken breast on bottom bun and top with apple slices. Top with cover bun and serve.