A Grilled Chicken Sandwich makes for the perfect lunch or dinner during grilling season. Tender and juicy marinated chicken breast grilled and enjoyed in-between two buns with your favorite toppings.
If you enjoy Grilling Recipes, you have to give our Chicken Wings and Chicken Kabobs a try.
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GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH-
This grilled chicken sandwich recipe is so good! The chicken is soft, tender and so juicy from the simple marinade. Add the chicken to a toasted bun with your choice of toppings for the perfect summertime dinner.
While the chicken is cooking, make some Air Fryer French Fries for a complete dinner.
INGREDIENTS-
- Marinated chicken – we use our classic Chicken Marinade Recipe for the perfect tender and juicy chicken breast.
- Buns – your favorite sandwich buns will work in this recipe.
- Lettuce – shredded lettuce or lettuce pieces will work, romaine will work just fine as well.
- Tomato – thinly sliced tomatoes add juiciness to the sandwich.
- Pickles – you cannot go wrong with adding pickles to the sandwich.
- Cheese – your favorite sliced cheese will work. We like using Colby jack, provolone, swiss, and pepper jack cheese – or just leave out cheese completely.
- Onion – sliced sweet onion or red onion will both work.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN SANDWICH-
These chicken sandwiches come together so easily and quick! The whole family is going to love the recipe!
- Marinate chicken– Marinate the chicken according to THESE instructions.
- Cook chicken– Preheat the grill and clean the grill grids. Grill the chicken until cooked.
- Prep toppings– Meanwhile prepare all the toppings for the sandwich.
- Make sandwich– Create your sandwich with desired toppings and enjoy.
Serving Ideas– Serve this sandwich platter-style for lunch or your next summer party like we do in our Sandwich Platter.
SANDWICH TOPPINGS-
Here are some more sandwich topping ideas:
- Bacon
- Guacamole
- Cucumbers
- Fried Onion Strings
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Jalapenos
- Avocado
- Spicy Mayo
- Ranch Dressing
- Buffalo Sauce
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Chick-Fil-A Sauce
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
Do I need to pound the chicken?
Yes, we recommend pounding the thickest part of the chicken breast for even cooking.
How long can I marinate the chicken?
We recommend marinating for at least 30 minutes but up to overnight, just keep covered and refrigerated.
Can I air fry the chicken instead of grilling it?
Yes, you sure can. Just refer to our Air Fryer Chicken for cooking time.
How to reheat the chicken?
Reheat over low heat on the grill, in the air fryer, oven, or over low heat in a skillet.
Can I freeze grilled chicken?
Yes, once cooled, freeze the chicken in a freezer bag, thaw and enjoy as needed.
MORE SANDWICH RECIPES-
- Italian Sub Sandwich
- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
- Chicken Philly Cheese Steak
- Reuben Sandwich Recipe
- Club Sandwich Recipe
- Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 5 votes
A loaded Grilled Chicken Sandwich makes for the perfect lunch or dinner during grilling season. Tender and juicy marinated chicken breast grilled and enjoyed in-between two buns with toppings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Marinade Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
chicken marinade-
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
sandwich ingredients-
- 4 sandwich buns
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 4-6 tomato slices
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 pickle, sliced
- desired condiments (mayo, ketchup, mustard)
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Marinate and grill the chicken according to our chicken marinade recipe.
Meanwhile prepare all the toppings for the sandwich.
Create your sandwich with desired toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition
436kcal Calories33g Carbs35g Protein18g Fat5g Saturated Fat4g Polyunsaturated Fat7g Monounsaturated Fat1g Trans Fat86mg Cholesterol1018mg Sodium597mg Potassium2g Fiber2g Sugar554IU Vitamin A6mg Vitamin C214mg Calcium3mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 1018mg44%
Potassium 597mg17%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 554IU11%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 214mg21%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American
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6 comments
- Jennifer
Simple but SO delicious! I’m making this all summer!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Jennifer, thank you for trying our grilled chicken sandwich!
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- Paula K
My new favorite lunch! We all loved this sandwich!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback, Paula. I’m so glad you enjoyed the chicken sandwich.
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- Anna
We just had this for lunch and everyone loved it! The grilled chicken was absolutely delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad to hear that, Anna. Thank you so much for sharing.
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