Description
This Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe features juicy, seasoned chicken breasts grilled to perfection and topped with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles on toasted sandwich buns. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner, combining classic American flavors with a simple grilling method.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Cheese
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 slices provolone or cheddar cheese
Toppings and Condiments
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 pickle slices (optional)
- Mayonnaise or your favorite sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken efficiently and evenly.
- Prepare the Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Season the Chicken: Brush both sides of the halved chicken breasts generously with the seasoned oil mixture to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Add Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone or cheddar cheese on each chicken piece and close the grill lid to allow the cheese to melt.
- Toast the Buns: Optionally toast the sandwich buns lightly on the grill until they are golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise or your preferred sauce on the buns, layer with the grilled chicken topped with melted cheese, then add lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and pickles if using.
- Serve: Top with the other half of the bun and serve the sandwiches warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken by adding lemon juice or balsamic vinegar to the oil mixture and letting it rest for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Try adding grilled onions or avocado slices to the sandwich for delicious variations.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F to avoid undercooking.
- Pickles are optional but add a nice tangy crunch to the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
