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Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

These juicy grilled chicken sandwiches are the perfect addition to your summer grilling rotation!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinade Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

For the Grilled Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce

For the Sandwiches

  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 red onion cut into rings
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 4 pieces lettuce
  • 4 slices cooked bacon halved

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry and slice each breast into two thinner cutlets.
  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, thyme, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and dijon mustard together. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill with oil.
  • Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheese to each piece of chicken. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  • Brush the grill with more oil and grill the onion rings until grill marks appear and the onions are cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: spread each side of the bun with the sauce. Top with lettuce, grilled chicken, bacon and grilled onions. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Pound chicken evenly for the juiciest results.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer for best accuracy.
  • Toasted buns hold up better with sauces and toppings.
  • Let the chicken rest before assembling sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 792kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1897mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 3mg