Chicken
1. In a glass dish or a freezer bag with a slider closing, coat the chicken with the barbecue sauce. Cover the dish or seal the bag. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Avocado Cream
2. In a small food processor, purée all of the ingredients until smooth. Add water as needed. Season with salt. Set aside in a bowl.
Burgers
3. Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
4. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. On a work surface, thinly slice or coarsely chop the chicken. Keep warm. Grill the hamburger buns.
5. Cover the inside of the buns with the avocado cream. Place the lettuce and chicken on the bun bottoms. Drizzle with barbecue sauce, to taste. Top with the cucumber slices. Close with the bun tops. Delicious served with salad and cold beer.
CHEF’S SECRET
Chicken grilled with sweet and sour barbecue sauce is also delicious served cold in a sandwich or salad. A good reason to double this recipe in order to have leftovers.