Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the bbq and make juicy grilled chicken sandwiches!

Marinated chicken breasts are grilled to tender perfection and topped with a quick homemade honey mustard sauce and our favorite garden-fresh toppings. This sandwich is a favorite all year long!

Honestly, the best chicken sandwich is one that’s simple to make, tender, juicy, and topped with fresh goodies!

It’s great to prepare ahead of time and toss on the grill for guests (or at the beach). Prep the chicken and add to the marinade in a tightly sealed container and take it along or stash it in the fridge until dinner time.

Add crisp bacon, or make it spicy with your favorite sauce toppings! It’s nearly impossible to mess this one up! We love the lightly toasted sesame bun, and the marinade is to die for, with its delicious combo of zesty and sweet!

CHICKEN Stick with chicken breasts or use boneless/skinless chicken thighs, for a super juicy chicken sandwich.

BUNSThis recipe calls for a toasted sesame bun, but feel free to sub it out with any of your favorites like buttery brioche! Or whip up some homemade garlic bread or even jalapeno cheddar bread, and serve it up sandwich-style!

SAUCE We love the way honey mustard sauce perfectly complements, but the marinade is so versatile that any sauce will pair well with it. Try sriracha, BBQ, homemade mayo, or whatever strikes your fancy!

Prepping chicken for the grill has never been easier and results in a sandwich that’s going to taste restaurant-worthy! Here’s the basic overview:

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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: 15min

Total: 60min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 823 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (4 small)
• 4 sesame seed buns
• ¼ cup honey mustard sauce* (or mayonnaise)
• lettuce, tomatoes, onions (optional)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt & pepper (each )

Instruction:

1. Pound chicken breasts to ½” thickness.
2. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinade for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Place chicken on the grill for 5-6 minutes per side until no pink remains and chicken reaches 165°F.
5. While chicken is grilling, brush buns with olive oil and place face down on the grill. Lightly toast.
6. Spread each bun with honey mustard and add lettuce, tomatoes and onions if desired. Top with chicken and serve.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled chicken sandwiches make a simple and tasty weeknight dinner, or a low key weekend meal. Easy and delicious!

Prep: 30min

Total: 36min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 514 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 1027 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, unSaturated Fat 26 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• Pinch of salt and pepper if needed
• 4 whole wheat burger buns
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices
• Sliced red onion

Instruction:

1. Place your hand on top of each chicken breast and carefully slice each breast in half, lengthwise. Use kitchen scissors or a knife to trim any excess fat from the chicken.
2. In a medium bowl combine the lemon, olive oil, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and honey and mix well to combine.
3. Place the chicken into a bowl of shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Heat up a grill, grill pan or cast iron pan to medium heat and add some oil to prevent sticking. Lay the chicken onto the pan and cook each piece for 3 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Continue until you have cooked all 4 pieces of chicken.
5. To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix well to combine into a thick, silky sauce.
6. To build the burgers, spread some sauce onto each half of the buns, layer on the lettuce, add the cooked chicken and then top with sliced tomato, red onion and the other half of the bun.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Simple, timeless, and downright delicious Grilled Chicken Sandwiches are the BEST! If you own a grill, you should be able to master the perfect chicken sandwich. This easy recipe calls for marinated chicken, a hot grill, and some of the best sandwich fixings!

Prep: 15min

Total: 201min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 sandwich, calories 612 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1745 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 27 g

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 sandwich rolls
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 8 slices cooked bacon
• 1 tomato (sliced)
• 4 pieces leafy lettuce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup mustard

Instruction:

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.

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