Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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4.5

102 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Marinating Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 21 mins

  • Servings

    4 sandwiches

  • Calories

    612 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Lemon-garlic marinated chicken breasts get deliciously juicy on the grill, and they turn into mouthwatering sandwiches with ciabatta buns, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes!

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Sandwiches:

  • 4 sandwich rolls
  • 4 lices cheddar cheese
  • 8 lices cooked bacon
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 4 pieces leafy lettuce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup mustard
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Instructions

  1. With a knife parallel to the work surface, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, creating 4 thin breasts. If necessary, place the breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each to about ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
  2. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large Ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and gently massage the marinade into the meat. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 3-24 hours.
  3. When ready to cook, oil the grates of a grill and preheat it to high. Grill the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reached 165°F.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest for 10 minutes, then build sandwiches on rolls with your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store grilled chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • Feel free to use boneless, skinless thighs in place of the breasts.
  • Marinate the chicken for 3-24 hours for the best results. If you're short on time, even just 30 minutes will do wonders, though!
  • If needed, pound the chicken pieces to ½-inch thickness. This will allow the chicken to cook more evenly.
  • Watch the chicken carefully and take it off the heat at 165°F. Overcooked chicken can become rubbery and unpleasant.
  • To get picture-perfect grill marks, make sure your grill is preheated to 350-450°F before adding the chicken.
  • Let the grilled chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving and/or cutting. This will help keep the juices in!
  • Use your family's favorite buns or sandwich rolls. These would be great on brioche or ciabatta buns.
  • While I like serving these sandwiches with the classics, like mayo and mustard, you can kick them up a notch by adding sriracha, hot sauce, or barbecue sauce!
  • Classic toppings are great, but you could also change it up and add avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, onion rings, pesto sauce, or really any other toppings you can think of!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1745mg (73%) Potassium 492mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 560IU (11%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 207mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 612kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1745mg 73%
Potassium 492mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 560IU 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 207mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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