Sometimes you just need a sandwich. A big sandwich. Or a chicken burger. One that drips when you take a bite and is juicy and full of flavor. This is for the days when a salad won’t cut it. When you just need more.
I could have grilled a big, juicy ground beef patty but I had lovely chicken thigh meat in my fridge and couldn’t let those babies go to waste. Grilled to perfection and the grill marks get me every time. Oh baby.
This chicken sandwich rocks on so many levels. . the bacon, the chicken thigh meat, the perfectly toasted bun, and fresh, crisp green leaf lettuce and the big, luscious slices of fresh tomatoes.
But you wanna know what the kicker is?
Maille’s new 
The Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
For the dry chicken rub:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ancho chili pepper powder you can add more if you want more heat
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon star anise powder
For the chicken sandwich:
- 4 big chicken thigh pieces boneless and skinless
- 4 buns toasted
- mayonnaise
- honey dijon mustard with balsamic vinegar
- dijon mustard optional
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- cooked thick crispy bacon strips
- green leaf lettuce
- tomato slices
Instructions
For the dry rub:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well blended. Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed. Sprinkle dry rub onto each chicken thigh piece, on both sides, and gently rub in. Cover and place into the refrigerator for at least an hour.
For the sandwich:
- Fire up the grill. Remove chicken thighs from the fridge and place into the hot grill and let cook undisturbed until browned, for about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs and repeat. Continue this until the thigh meat is nicely charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 165°F. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before assembling your sandwich.
- To assemble: generously slather on the mayonnaise and dijon mustard on the bottom piece of the bun and slather on Maille's honey dijon mustard with balsamic vinegar on the top side of the bun. Place the slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom bun, add the chicken thigh meat (which should still be hot), layer on the tomatoes, lettuce and thick, crispy bacon. Top with the top bun and devour immediately.
Dry rub inspired directly from Tom Douglas’ 
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i like to use mustard on sandwiches because it gives great flavor to them
You are so right. Sometimes a salad won’t cut it and a sandwich like this is all I want. Love how perfect the chicken look!! Love me some Dijon mustard in my salad dressing though…that’s my favorite way to use it!
I saw this on pinterest and immediately hopped over! It sounds awesome!!!
I like to use Dijon mustard on bologna sandwiches
I love to use Dijon mustard on chicken (along with mayo, garlic, salt and pepper) – it makes for a super simple sauce and is tangy and delicious!
I use it in my sauces for meats, in salad dressings and on sandwiches. Adds that needed flavor
I love the sound of this sandwich! If I could I would eat a sandwich every day – I just love how versatile and convenient they are. Love the fact that you used chicken thighs. They have such great flavor!!
The sandwich looks insanely good! I wish I could eat it for lunch right now 🙂
When you get the juice running down your chin after the first bite is when you know it’s a good sandwich 🙂
My favorite use for dijon mustard is on a deli meat sandwich because it makes it feel a little fancier and adds a nice little kick. Sometimes I double up and use a little mayo too, other times just on its own.
In a sauce for chicken, great flavor
I love dijon mustard in salad dressings, with some garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. It gives it the perfect amount of creamy spiciness and earthiness!
I love Dijon mustard on my hamburgers.
Yes, please!!! I love me a good chicken sandwich and bet this was bliss with that gorgeous looking mustard! I remember when I learned there was more to mustard than plain yellow. Mind blowing 🙂
I use mustard on sandwiches, potato salad and honey mustard salmon
I love Dijon in my tuna sandwiches!!!
Love mustard in salad dressing!
I love mustard on my burgers! The rest of the family eats ketchup only, but I love a mix of ketchup, mustard and mayo. I’d love to try that Dijon with balsamic…yum!!! And such a gorgeous sandwich, Alice!!!!
Definitely a recipe, which cuts the mustard!!! I always want a giant, juicy chicken sandwich and I agree, Maille is definitely up there with the best. Looks superb Alice 🙂
Thanks so much, Alice!!
Yumm! The chicken looks so DELISH!! I can eat that all day long.. love the honey mustard dijon sauce.. I can only imagine how amazing that sandwich must be tasting!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Arpita!!
Oooo definitely must seek out that mustard! I’m sure it turns this chicken sandwich into something extra special.
i like Dijon mustard with chicken nuggets
I like to use it as a marinade.
I like to use it on sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers! Anything that is gapped between bread, really.
Sandwich!
I use it primarily on sandwiches or as a dip for items like nuggets and corn dogs. It has a unique flavor that other sauces don’t have.
I love Dijon mustard on hot dogs. I also love it on my salad.
I love to use it with vinegar for a zesty dressing! I love the flavor of the dijon mustard on salads.
I would love to put that on a roast beef panini. Perfection!!!
i love using it in a steak sauce with white wine!
I like to mix Dijon with some maple syrup and herbs, baste it over a pork tenderloin and roast it. Yum!
I like to make a mustard marinade for grilled chicken, and I also love it on sandwiches.
Would have to say that I love to use on hot dog because love the taste over ketchup
I have a very quick and easy Parmesan-Dijon Chicken that my family loves!
My favorite way to use Dijon mustard is in salad dressings. I like to make my own using a variety of vinegar flavors as well as herbs.
You are SOOOOO right!!!! Sometimes, all you need is a big juicy burger with sauce dripping through those lettuce leaves and a plump piece of meat and this ticks ALLLLLLLL of those boxes on a masssssive level!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! Those grill marks on the chicken are making me droooool! and honey dijon mustard with balsamic vinegar!!!! Why don’t we get these awesome things here! 🙁 I soooo want to taste that heavenly goodness! <3