Hail Mary Hot Honey Sandwich

No safe plays here, just big flavor and bigger dreams. This sandwich is Chad Powers in recipe form: bold, fearless, and ready to bring the heat. It starts with a southern staple, pimento cheese—creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of smoky. Layer that with juicy grilled chicken slathered in Smash Kitchen Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, and you’ve got yourself an all-out blitz of sweet heat and rich indulgence. This isn’t just a sandwich, it’s a game-day power move. Perfect for backyard cookouts, watch parties, or whenever you want to fuel your inner QB with something unforgettable. Be sure to watch Chad Powers, now streaming on Hulu.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

(Pimento Cheese makes ~2 cups)

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Smash Kitchen Real Mayonnaise 
  • ¼ cup diced pimentos, drained
  • 2 tbsp Smash Kitchen Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

(Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich) 

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Smash Kitchen Hot Honey BBQ Sauce
  • 4 brioche buns, toasted
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
  1. (Pimento Cheese) Mix cheddar, cream cheese, and mayo until smooth. Stir in pimentos, Dijon, garlic powder, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. (Cook the Chicken) While the Pimento Cheese chills, season chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side, brushing with Hot Honey BBQ Sauce until glazed and cooked through.
  3. (Assemble) Spread pimento cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with lettuce, grilled chicken, and an extra spoonful of BBQ sauce. Top with bun and serve hot.

Extra Point: Spread leftovers on crackers, celery sticks, or grilled burgers for a bonus win.