Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Print Version)
Juicy chicken with melted cheese, fresh veggies, and zesty sauce on toasted bread.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Bread & Cheese
07 - 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
09 - 4 romaine lettuce leaves
10 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over chicken pieces.
04 - Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked, internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Place cheese slice on each chicken piece during last minute. Cover grill or tent with foil 1 minute to melt cheese.
06 - Toast sandwich rolls on grill or in toaster until lightly browned.
07 - Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in small bowl.
08 - Spread sauce on both halves of each roll. Layer with lettuce, tomato, cheesy chicken, and red onion. Close and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The melted cheese creates an incredible sauce that drips down into the toasted bread
- Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes for weeknight dinners
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for 2 minutes after grilling keeps all those juices inside instead of on your plate
- Don't skip toasting the buns as this prevents them from getting soggy
03 -
- Pound the chicken lightly between plastic wrap if pieces are uneven thickness
- Let the grilled chicken rest covered with foil for those crucial minutes