How to make a paleo chicken sandwich

Want a burger or chicken sandwich but can't use bread? This guide will show you how to use portobello mushrooms as a bun.

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With the mushrooms, cut the stems down as close as possible to the mushroom top. (Photo is before being cut)

With the mushrooms, cut the stems down as close as possible to the mushroom top. (Photo is before being cut)

Oil the top of the mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a tray as depicted in the photo. Bake for 10-15 minutes @400 degrees or until golden brown.

Oil the top of the mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a tray as depicted in the photo. Bake for 10-15 minutes @400 degrees or until golden brown.

Note: The mushrooms will develop a juice as the cook. This can make the sandwich messy. One option would be to cook directly on the rack and let it drip onto the tray.

While the mushroom tops are baking, grill your chicken. I have marinated mine in a bell pepper and spices sauce.

While the mushroom tops are baking, grill your chicken. I have marinated mine in a bell pepper and spices sauce.

Prepare lettuce and tomatoes.

Prepare lettuce and tomatoes.

Once done baking, your mushrooms should have a beautiful brown color.

Once done baking, your mushrooms should have a beautiful brown color.

As mentioned before, you want to do your best to remove all the juice from the mushroom to make it less messy. I recommend poking holes and dabbing dry with a paper towel.

As mentioned before, you want to do your best to remove all the juice from the mushroom to make it less messy. I recommend poking holes and dabbing dry with a paper towel.

Assemble the sandwich and enjoy! The top of the mushrooms should be facing outward of the sandwich. Use toothpicks to help hold it all together. Serves great with sweet potato fries!

  • 4.0 Large Portobello Mushroom Tops
  • 2.0 Small Chicken Breasts
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Coconut Oil
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
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