This grilled chicken sandwich recipe makes a simple and tasty weeknight dinner, or a low key weekend meal.
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.
Ingredients
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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.
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.
Continue until you have cooked all 4 pieces of chicken.
To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix well to combine into a thick, silky sauce.
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.
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Grilled chicken sandwich recipe
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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!
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
- 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. 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. Continue until you have cooked all 4 pieces of chicken.
- To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix well to combine into a thick, silky sauce.
- 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.
Dawn Richter says
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!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
That sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed it.
Alex says
Very juicy used my George foreman grill sauce is great
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay Alex!🙌🏻
Judy says
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!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Thank you so much for that feedback, Judy! I am so happy you are enjoying it.❤️
Grace says
Absolutely delicious! The sauce reminded me of chickfila sauce 🙂 This will definitely be a staple meal for me!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay! I am so happy to hear that❤️
Lisa says
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
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay Lisa!❤️
ECHO says
Just finished creating your recipe here and I have to admit, its simply AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing such an awesome dish!! 💚
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it.
Amarkin333 says
It was absolutely delicious! And the sauce is great on everything!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay! So glad to hear it.💖
Mischelle Barnes says
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.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it Michelle!❤️