Chicken Sandwich

Juicy grilled chicken wedged between a burger bun and your favorite toppings is all it takes to make a classic chicken sandwich!

Why this recipe works

You can’t complicate something that’s this simple. It couldn’t be easier to sprinkle with seasonings, pop on the grill, and devour – that’s one of the main selling points of a good ole grilled chicken sandwich!

This grilled chicken sandwich is a lighter alternative to a crispy chicken burger that’s breaded and fried. The debate on which is better lives on, but in the end it all comes down to personal preference. We love both variations of a chicken burger around here! 

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CHICKEN – You will need 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 15 ounces, for this recipe. Make sure to trim the breasts of any fatty pieces before seasoning.

SEASONING – Because this sandwich is loaded with toppings we kept it nice and simple with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder. However, you can easily substitute with your favorite spice blend. For a spicy grilled chicken sandwich, try it with Cajun seasoning. 

How to Make Chicken Sandwich

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1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Trim chicken breasts of any fatty pieces.
3. Combine garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl.
4. Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoning mixture. You may not use it all.
5. Cook chicken on grill, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165 F on an instant read thermometer, about 10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of your breasts.
6. If you like, toast the buns on the grill. Use your favorite toppings to complete your sandwich.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve your chicken sandwich with a side of french fries, potato chips, coleslaw, baked beans, sweet potato fries, onion rings, or a leafy salad. 

There are so many different options for toppings. Try the classic tomato, lettuce, and pickle combination or opt for sliced jalapeno, coleslaw, bacon, cheddar or provolone cheese, avocado, or onion. Add either mayo, spicy mayo, buffalo sauce, or barbecue sauce on top and enjoy!

More Chicken Recipes

• BBQ Chicken Sandwich
• Crispy Chicken Burger
• Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

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Chicken Sandwich

A good grilled chicken sandwich begins with a simple seasoning and ends with a hot sear on the grill. That's all there is to it!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 3 servings

25 minutes mins

Calories: 332

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 15 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 breasts
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 3 sandwich buns

Optional Toppings

• ▢ mayonnaise or ranch dressing
• ▢ sliced tomatoes
• ▢ lettuce
• ▢ pickles
• ▢ onions

Things You’ll Need

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  Grill
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  Instant read thermometer
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  Tongs

Before You Begin

• Because this sandwich is loaded with toppings we kept it nice and simple with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder. However, you can easily substitute with your favorite spice blend. For a spicy grilled chicken sandwich, try it with Cajun seasoning. 

Instructions

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Trim chicken breasts of any fatty pieces.
• Combine garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoning mixture. You may not use it all.
• Cook chicken on grill, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165 F, about 10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of your breasts.
• If you like, toast the buns on the grill. Use your favorite toppings to complete your sandwich.

Expert Tips & FAQs

• Store leftover chicken in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I would recommend keeping the chicken separate from the toppings and buns when storing.
• Nutritional facts listed does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 sandwich) | Calories: 332cal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg

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