Broiled Chicken Tenderloin Sandwiches

Name: Broiled Chicken Tenderloin Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 4 Italian sandwich buns, split; 1 small red onion, sliced; 4 lettuce leaves

I'm always looking for new ways to serve chicken, and these tangy hot sandwiches have become a favorite. My husband and 5-year-old always ask for seconds. —Jessica Dieters, Laramie, Wyoming

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 Italian sandwich buns, split
1 small red onion, sliced
4 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper, basil and garlic salt until smooth; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice and remaining lemon-pepper; set aside.
Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Spoon half of lemon juice mixture over top. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes. Turn chicken; top with remaining lemon juice mixture. Broil 4-5 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear.
Place buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread cut side of each bottom half with 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Layer with chicken, onion and lettuce; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 532 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 49g protein.

Originally published as Broiled Chicken Sandwiches in Simple & Delicious March/April 2010

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hberry0722

Jan 20, 2013

Excellent flavor. I think adding a tomato would make it over the top.
nott818

Sep 13, 2010

Love the lemon flavor! Very tasty and pretty easy to make.