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Grilled Chicken Sandwich
These grilled chicken sandwiches are perfect for a hot summer day, served with a fresh salad or grilled veggies!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 small breasts
- 4 hamburger buns or brioche rolls
- ¼ cup honey mustard sauce * or mayonnaise
- toppings as desired see notes
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and lightly cover with plastic wrap. Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness.
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade allowing excess to drip off and discard the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until no pink remains and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While chicken is cooking, brush the cut side of the buns with olive oil and place face down on the grill. Cook until lightly toasted.
- Spread each bun with honey mustard and add lettuce, tomatoes and onions if desired. Top with chicken and serve.
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Notes
- If your chicken breasts are larger, they can be cut to make 4 portions.Do not overcook the chicken, it is pounded to cook evenly and only needs about 10-12 minutes.Chicken breasts can be replaced with boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Homemade Honey Mustard: Combine ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 ½ tablespoons honey & ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, sliced red onion, pickles
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, sliced red onion, pickles
- Leftover chicken can be stored for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
452
(23%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
692mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452 | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.