Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken with melted cheese, crisp veggies, and tangy sauce on toasted bread ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Bread & Cheese

07 - 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

09 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
10 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
11 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

12 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over all chicken pieces.
04 - Place chicken on hot grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked, reaching internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - During the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on each chicken piece. Cover grill or tent with foil for 1 minute until cheese melts.
06 - Toast sandwich rolls on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden and crisp.
07 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
08 - Spread sauce on both cut sides of each toasted roll. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, cheesy chicken, and red onion. Close sandwich and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade sauce takes exactly two minutes and makes everything taste restaurant quality
  • Butterflying the chicken means every bite is tender and cooked through without drying out
02 -
  • Never grill cold chicken straight from the fridge or the outside will burn before the inside cooks
  • Let the chicken rest for just two minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running onto your plate
03 -
  • If it is raining just use a grill pan or cast iron skillet on the stove
  • The spice rub can be doubled and stored in a jar for next time

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