Name: Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 8 pieces Bacon; 4 Chicken Breasts or Cutlets (pounded thin); 1/2 cup Buttermilk; Salt and Pepper (to taste); 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise; 4 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing; 4 Sandwich Buns (or bread of your choice)

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When it comes to an easy meal that won’t heat up the kitchen, nothing hits the spot like a chicken bacon ranch sandwich hot off the grill. Juicy grilled chicken paired with smoky bacon brings bold flavor to every bite, while cool ranch dressing ties it all together with creamy perfection.

grilled chicken sandwich topped with bacon on wheat bread on a plate

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Ingredients for Grilled Bacon and Chicken Sandwich

Bacon
Chicken Breasts or Cutlets, pounded thin
Buttermilk
Salt
Pepper
Mayonnaise
Ranch Dressing
Bread or Buns, your choice

Three slices of bacon topping grilled chicken breast and piece of wheat bread

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Marinade chicken in buttermilk for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.
Place bacon directly on grill slats. Cook for approximately 20 minutes (time will vary depending on thickness of bacon), turning halfway through cooking time.
Dry excess buttermilk from chicken with a paper towel.
Season heavily with salt and pepper (or your favorite dry rub or spice blend).
Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Mix mayonnaise and ranch dressing together in a small bowl, and slather both sides of bun or both slices of bread with mixture.
Assemble sandwiches with 2 pieces of bacon and a chicken breast.
Add optional toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles or cheese.

Grilled Chicken Bacon Sandwich FAQs

Follow our Easiest Grilled Chicken Ever recipe for the perfect grilled chicken.
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, make your own using milk and vinegar (or lemon juice or lime juice).
Allow time for the chicken to marinate in the buttermilk – at least 1 hour.
Don’t marinate the chicken longer than 2 or 3 hours or the texture goes from tender to stringy.
Be sure to use a meat thermometer to check if your chicken is done. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
When grilling bacon, be sure to watch the flames. We use a pellet grill (no propane or charcoal) so we don’t have to worry about flames. It’s much harder to burn our bacon!
Depending on the thickness or your bacon, cooking time may vary. Keep an eye on it!
You could also use a flat top grill, like a Blackstone to cook the bacon and chicken.

Is it necessary to marinate chicken before grilling?

No, marinating meat is not necessary; however, it does make for a juicier and more flavorful protein. With even as little as 30 minutes, you can take ordinary meat and transform it to tasty.

Do you wipe off marinade before grilling chicken?

Yes, wiping off the excess marinade before grilling is a recommended step. This will help get more flavor and color on the outside of your chicken during grilling.

chicken bacon ranch sandwich with wheat bread

Variations on a Bacon Chicken Ranch Sandwich

Change up the marinade by adding a teaspoon of mustard, such as yellow or Dijon. Or give it a kick with a spicy brown mustard.
Add fresh or dried herbs to the buttermilk, like oregano, rosemary or thyme.
Love pickles? Try this pickle brined grilled chicken.
Use different types of bacon to change up the flavor. Black pepper bacon will give the sandwich a bit of a kick.
Buns or bread a bit too heavy? Grab a tortilla, slice up the chicken breast and make a wrap.
Don’t want the carbs? Use lettuce as your “bun” and make an even healthier option.
Want more on your sandwich? Pull out all of your favorite sandwich toppings, like lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and your favorite type of sliced cheese.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Whether you're stacking it on a toasted bun or wrapping it up in a tortilla, this chicken bacon ranch sandwich is a sizzling favorite that's easy to make and impossible to resist.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Marinade2

Total Time2 45

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled bacon, grilled chicken, easiest grilled chicken

Servings: Sandwiches

Calories: 430kcal

Author: Megan

Ingredients

8 pieces Bacon
4 Chicken Breasts or Cutlets pounded thin
1/2 cup Buttermilk
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
4 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing
4 Sandwich Buns or bread of your choice

Instructions

Marinade chicken breasts in buttermilk for up to 2 hours. Be sure to pat dry and season heavily with salt and pepper.
Preheat grill to 350 degrees.
Place bacon directly on slats of grill, and cook for approximately 20 minutes, turning half way through.
Grill chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Mix mayonnaise and ranch dressing, slather both sides of bread or buns.
Assemble chicken and bacon over bread.
Optional: Add tomatoes, lettuce, pickles or cheddar cheese.