Griddled Chicken and Bacon Picklewich

Name: Griddled Chicken and Bacon Picklewich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 10 slices bacon; 6 dill pickle stacker slices; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 slices pepper jack cheese; 1/4 cup dill pickle chips; 2 leaves lettuce; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

A low-carb picklewich that replaces traditional bread with crispy griddled cheese and dill pickle slices, layered with seasoned griddled chicken, bacon, and pepper jack for a keto-friendly, flavorful meal.

🌍American 🏷️Picklewich 🏷️Sandwich 🏷️Low-carb 🏷️Keto Griddle

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Total

35 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
10 slices bacon
6 dill pickle stacker slices
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 slices pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup dill pickle chips
2 leaves lettuce
1 tsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1
In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
2
Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
3
Place the seasoned chicken on the griddle and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until cooked through and browned. Remove from the griddle and set aside.
4
Place bacon strips on the griddle and cook, flipping once, until brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5
Scrape the griddle clean and reduce heat to medium.
6
Lay dill pickle stacker slices on a paper towel and pat them completely dry.
7
Make two piles of shredded cheddar cheese on the griddle (about 1/2 cup each). Place 3 dried pickle stacker slices on top of each cheese pile, then top with the remaining cheese.
8
Cook until the cheese edges are brown and crispy, then carefully flip. Cook for another minute until the other side is crispy. Remove the two pickle-cheese 'buns' and set aside.
9
To assemble, take one pickle-cheese bun and spread mayonnaise on it.
10
Layer with crispy bacon, cooked chicken, and two slices of pepper jack cheese.
11
Add sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickle chips, and lettuce leaves.
12
On the second pickle-cheese bun, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
13
Place the top bun on the sandwich, sauce-side down. Slice in half and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chicken slices dry before seasoning and griddling to ensure browning and prevent steaming.
Layer cheese slices on the griddle and let them sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy before flipping.
Cook bacon separately until very crisp, then crumble or leave in strips so it stays crunchy against the moist pickle and chicken.
Work quickly once the picklewich is assembled to keep the griddled cheese bread from softening from the warm fillings.

Substitutions

Dill pickle slices → bread-and-butter pickle slices (sweeter, less tangy)
Pepper jack cheese → jalapeño cheddar or provolone (adjusts heat level)
Cheddar cheese → mozzarella (milder flavor, less browning on griddle)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat chicken and bacon gently; assemble fresh with newly griddled cheese and pickle bread.

Equipment

griddle or large flat skillet · meat mallet (optional, for thin, even chicken slices)

Common Questions

Can I use regular cheese slices instead of shredded cheddar for the bread?

Yes. Sliced cheese will crisp similarly on the griddle; lay slices flat and let them brown until golden before layering with fillings.

How thick should I slice the chicken breast?

Slice to ¼-inch thickness so it cooks through evenly on the griddle in 3–4 minutes per side without drying out.

Can I prepare the components ahead of time?

Yes. Cook bacon and season chicken in advance; store separately in the fridge. Griddle the cheese and pickle bread and assemble just before eating for best texture.