Grilled Chicken Sammies

26 - 30 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 6
  • 1 tbsp Fajita Seasoning or Taco Seasoning
  • 1⁄4 cup Pesto Sauce, prepared
  • 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts or pistachio nuts, optional
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 4 buns, split and toasted
  • 1⁄4 cup Smokin’ BBQ Sauce, or store-bought BBQ sauce
  • 1 pkg Smokin’ BBQ Sauce Mix
  • 1 1⁄2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups mixed leafy greens

Preparation

  1. Combine seasoning and oil in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken; coat well. Let marinate in fridge for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
  2. Skewer 3 chicken thighs horizontally on 3 metal skewers. Repeat with the remaining chicken and skewers. Grill over medium heat about 3–5 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and cooked through.
  3. Place on a platter and brush with finishing sauce. Serve on warm buns spread with Smokin’ BBQ Sauce, leafy greens, and your favourite toppings.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 13 g (Saturated 2 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g (Fiber 6 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 30 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 1⁄2 cups of your favourite veggies (Tip: Try a tomato & bocconcini salad)