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Grilled Chicken Sandwich

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This grilled chicken sandwich recipe makes a simple and tasty weeknight dinner, or a low key weekend meal.

Closeup shot of grilled chicken sandwich with dripping sauce

And like so many other good sandwiches: the secret’s in the sauce.😉👌🏻 Seriously, don’t skip the sauce part, y’all. It makes this grilled chicken sandwich next-level incredible.

grilled chicken sandwich cut in half, dripping with sauce

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.

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You can use another oil if you need to – such as avocado oil. And the burger bun of your choice. Brioche buns would be so yummy with this.

How to make the BEST grilled chicken sandwich

Here is how to make this yummy grilled chicken sandwich. 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. 

In a medium bowl combine the lemon, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and honey and mix well to combine. 

Place the chicken into a bowl of shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.

raw chicken breast marinating in a clear glass bowl

Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes. 

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.

grilling chicken breast on a grill pan

Continue until you have cooked all 4 pieces of chicken. 

grilled chicken breasts on a white plate, surrounded by buns and veggies

To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix well to combine into a thick, silky sauce. 

mixing sauce in a glass bowl with spoon

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 Sandwich

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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

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

Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled chicken sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 514 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 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

For the sauce

  • 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

For building the burgers

  • 4 whole wheat burger buns
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Sliced red onion

Instructions

  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.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 1027mg45%
Potassium 417mg12%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 94IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Dawn Richter says

    February 5, 2023 at 3:56 pm

    I made Per recipe with a twist. We like spicy, so in marinade I added a little chili powder and substituted !/2 lemon with pickle juice. Sauce just a dash of cheyanne. Was fantastic!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 7, 2023 at 8:58 am

      That sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Alex says

    December 15, 2022 at 2:55 am

    5 stars
    Very juicy used my George foreman grill sauce is great

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      December 15, 2022 at 9:04 am

      Yay Alex!🙌🏻

      Reply
  3. Judy says

    October 11, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing, Marjorie! So easy and quick to make! I doubled the sauce. Just because THAT SAUCE! I have been so OVER chicken and trying to come up with ways to prepare a moist chicken breast. You put chick-fil-a to shame with this recipe! I am actually getting excited about chicken again! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 17, 2022 at 8:48 am

      Thank you so much for that feedback, Judy! I am so happy you are enjoying it.❤️

      Reply
  4. Grace says

    September 7, 2022 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! The sauce reminded me of chickfila sauce 🙂 This will definitely be a staple meal for me!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 8, 2022 at 8:41 am

      Yay! I am so happy to hear that❤️

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    July 15, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    Just looking quick for an idea. I did the marinade and made just a honey mustard. Tasted like chic fila grilled sandwich, but better. Look forward to trying what you have here when I’m better prepared

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 20, 2022 at 11:31 am

      Yay Lisa!❤️

      Reply
  6. ECHO says

    June 26, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    Just finished creating your recipe here and I have to admit, its simply AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing such an awesome dish!! 💚

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      June 26, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  7. Amarkin333 says

    June 7, 2022 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    It was absolutely delicious! And the sauce is great on everything!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      June 9, 2022 at 9:55 am

      Yay! So glad to hear it.💖

      Reply
  8. Mischelle Barnes says

    October 27, 2021 at 6:48 am

    5 stars
    Marjorie, it was a lot of fun to make! My favorite breakfast is a chicken sandwich, and I’m always seeking for new and creative recipes to make it more delectable and unique. I must admit that the sauce was the best part of the dish, and in my opinion, lemon juice was the key to that delectable fiesta. Thanks, and keep sharing.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 1, 2021 at 7:58 am

      I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it Michelle!❤️

      Reply

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