Honey-Citrus Chicken Sandwiches

Lunch

During the summer months, our three children keep me plenty busy. So it's a welcome relief when my husband volunteers to cook out. These chicken sandwiches are his specialty!

Average Rating: 4.3

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices Monterey Jack or Muenster cheese, optional
6 kaiser rolls, split
6 thin tomato slices
6 red onion slices
Shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. Flatten chicken breast evenly to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the orange and lemon juices, honey, oil, mustard, poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper. Add chicken breasts; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. Drain; discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. If desired, top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on rolls with tomato, onion and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 388 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.