5 from 32 votes
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich features marinated chicken breasts grilled to juicy perfection, topped with fresh vegetables and a tangy tahini yogurt sauce, all served on toasted brioche buns. The marinade blends yogurt, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and warming spices, adding depth and moisture to the chicken, while the tahini sauce adds a creamy, nutty finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
591 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
Tahini yogurt sauce
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Assemble:
- 4 Brioche buns
- 1 cup pickles
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 Roma tomato sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the yogurt with the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, allspice, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and make sure all pieces are well-coated with the marinade. Cover with a plastic wrap and marinate for at least 1 hour up to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
- When you're ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium high and brush the grates with some vegetable oil. Take the chicken pieces out of the marinade using a pair of tongs. Shake the chicken pieces to remove the excess marinade. Place the chicken on the grates and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. The chicken is ready once the internal temperature registers at 165°F.
- To make the tahini yogurt sauce, mix the yogurt with tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- To assemble the sandwiches, toast the brioche buns and spread the tahini yogurt sauce on the buns. Top with the grilled chicken, pickles, red onion, tomatoes, green bell pepper and lettuce leaves.
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Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can replace breasts; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Use a grill pan, skillet, or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes if not grilling outdoors.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a spicier version.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 275°F until warmed through.
- Serve with Mediterranean grilled vegetables, asparagus, Greek salad, or cucumber tomato feta salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
591kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1694mg
(71%)
Potassium
1376mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2510IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
259mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1694mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1376mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2510IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.