bacon jammin' chicken extravaganza sammich

Name: Bacon Jammin' Chicken Extravaganza Sammich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## JALAPENO BACON JAM; 1 pound(s) good quality bacon; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 - jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup(s) strong brewed black coffee; 1/4 cup(s) maple syrup; 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) grainy spicy brown mustard; ## SANDWICH; 2 slice(s) favorite grilling bread per sandwich (I used a vegetable loaf) per serving; 2 - 3 ounce(s) sliced chicken (deli, roasted, grilled or fried) per sandwich; 2 slice(s) cheddar cheese per sandwich; - Dijon mustard; - bacon jam; - fried bacon slices

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Diane Atherton

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

Updated on May 18, 2026

If you love bacon, I think you will enjoy this chicken grilled sammie with some bacon jam.

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Bacon Jammin' Chicken Extravaganza Sammich on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Bacon jam may become your new favorite jam after trying this sandwich. Salty, sweet, and smoky, we could eat it by the spoonful. The grilled, toasty bread is a wonderful base for the other sandwich ingredients. Warm chicken, melty cheese, bacon jam, and a hint of Dijon mustard create a wonderful sandwich.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

JALAPENO BACON JAM
1 pound good quality bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup strong brewed black coffee
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grainy spicy brown mustard
SANDWICH
2 slices favorite grilling bread per sandwich (I used a vegetable loaf) per serving
2 - 3 ounces sliced chicken (deli, roasted, grilled or fried) per sandwich
2 slices cheddar cheese per sandwich
Dijon mustard
bacon jam
fried bacon slices

How To Make bacon jammin' chicken extravaganza sammich

Step 1

BACON JAM: Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp (don't overcook). Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp bacon grease.

Step 2

Sauté onion, garlic, and pepper in reserved bacon grease over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Step 3

Return bacon to the pan; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes or until thickened.
Step 4

SANDWICH: Heat griddle over medium heat.
Step 5

Butter the outer sides of bread; place on griddle. Spread mustard on the inside of each piece of bread.
Step 6

Layer each piece with a slice of cheddar cheese. Then add a layer of chicken on one piece. Top chicken with bacon jam. Then place 2nd slice of cheese, bacon slices, and bread on top. Brown on each side, flipping occasionally to ensure cheese melts and you don’t burn bread.
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