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By pounding and quick-brining the chicken breasts, the meat cooks evenly and stays moist on the grill. | By pounding and quick-brining the chicken breasts, the meat cooks evenly and stays moist on the grill. | ||
Grilling bacon on the edge of the hot zone crisps it perfectly while reducing flare-ups. | Grilling bacon on the edge of the hot zone crisps it perfectly while reducing flare-ups. | ||
=Ingredients= | =Ingredients= | ||
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, tender removed, 6 to 8 ounces each | 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, tender removed, 6 to 8 ounces each<br> | ||
2 quarts cold water | 2 quarts cold water<br> | ||
Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning | Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning<br> | ||
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cup sugar (if making a wet brine; see note) | '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cup sugar (if making a wet brine; see note)<br> | ||
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' small avocado, diced (about <sup>1</sup>/<sub>3</sub> cup) | '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' small avocado, diced (about <sup>1</sup>/<sub>3</sub> cup)<br> | ||
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' large jalapeño, roughly chopped (about 2 tablespoons) | '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' large jalapeño, roughly chopped (about 2 tablespoons)<br> | ||
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (from about 6 sprigs) | '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (from about 6 sprigs)<br> | ||
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided | 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided<br> | ||
2 tablespoons water | 2 tablespoons water<br> | ||
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime | 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime<br> | ||
Freshly ground black pepper | Freshly ground black pepper<br> | ||
6 slices thick cut bacon, halved | 6 slices thick cut bacon, halved<br> | ||
4 soft white sesame burger buns, split | 4 soft white sesame burger buns, split<br> | ||
'''<sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cup mayonnaise | '''<sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cup mayonnaise<br> | ||
1 cup crushed ruffled potato chips | 1 cup crushed ruffled potato chips<br> | ||
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce | 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce<br> | ||
Four ('''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>'''-inch-thick) slices tomato<br> | Four ('''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>'''-inch-thick) slices tomato<br> | ||