Description
This Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection, topped with melted cheese, fresh veggies, and your favorite spread, all sandwiched between soft buns.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For assembling:
- 4 sandwich buns or brioche rolls
- 4 slices of cheddar or provolone cheese
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
- 4 pickle slices
- Mayonnaise or desired spread
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Melt the cheese: During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each chicken breast to melt.
- Toast the buns: Toast the buns lightly on the grill.
- Assemble the sandwich: To assemble, spread mayonnaise or desired sauce on the buns. Add lettuce, grilled chicken with melted cheese, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap the cheese or add extras like avocado, red onion, or bacon.
- For a spicy kick, use chipotle mayo or add jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
