Description
This Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a flavorful and healthy meal option featuring marinated, juicy chicken breasts grilled to perfection and served on toasted sandwich buns with fresh vegetables and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it offers a delightful balance of protein and vibrant toppings tailored to suit various palates.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 slices cheddar or provolone cheese
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Mayonnaise or preferred sandwich sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade for the chicken.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken cutlets in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to get an optimal searing temperature for the chicken.
- Grill Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken cutlets on the grill for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toast Buns: Optionally toast the sandwich buns lightly on the grill to add some crispness and warmth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise or your preferred sandwich sauce on the bottom halves of the buns. Layer with lettuce leaves, grilled chicken cutlets, slices of cheese, tomato slices, and red onion slices. Finish by placing the top half of the buns on the sandwiches and serve warm.
Notes
- Customize your sandwich with additions like crispy bacon, creamy avocado, pickles, or your favorite condiments.
- For a spicy twist, add hot sauce or jalapeño slices to the sandwich.
- Try different types of bread such as ciabatta, brioche, or whole wheat buns for variety and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
