Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Marinated chicken breasts are grilled to tender perfection and topped with a quick homemade honey mustard sauce and our favorite garden-fresh toppings. This sandwich is a favorite all year long!

Perfect to Make Ahead

Honestly, the best chicken sandwich is one that’s simple to make, tender, juicy, and topped with fresh goodies!

It’s great to prepare ahead of time and toss on the grill for guests (or at the beach). Prep the chicken and add to the marinade in a tightly sealed container and take it along or stash it in the fridge until dinner time.

Add crisp bacon, or make it spicy with your favorite sauce toppings! It’s nearly impossible to mess this one up! We love the lightly toasted sesame bun, and the marinade is to die for, with its delicious combo of zesty and sweet!

Ingredients & Variations

CHICKEN Stick with chicken breasts or use boneless/skinless chicken thighs, for a super juicy chicken sandwich.

BUNS This recipe calls for a toasted sesame bun, but feel free to sub it out with any of your favorites like buttery brioche! Or whip up some homemade garlic bread or even jalapeno cheddar bread, and serve it up sandwich-style!

SAUCE We love the way honey mustard sauce perfectly complements, but the marinade is so versatile that any sauce will pair well with it. Try sriracha, BBQ, homemade mayo, or whatever strikes your fancy!

How to Make a Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Prepping chicken for the grill has never been easier and results in a sandwich that’s going to taste restaurant-worthy! Here’s the basic overview:

Marinate Chicken
Combine marinade ingredients(per recipe below). Pound chicken to an even thickness and marinate.
Grill
When ready to cook, preheat the grill then grill the chicken 5-6 minutes per side and toast the buns (I do this right on the grill too).
Add toppings and serve!

These taste amazing alongside grilled potato packets or grilled vegetables, and a crunchy salad! Add some corn on the cob for a feast fit for a king!

Tips for Success

Use a meat mallet and cutting board to pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. The secret to perfectly grilled chicken is even meat, so try to make sure that the entire breast is the same thickness. No meat mallet? No problem, just use the rounded side of a heavy metal spoon!
When making grilled chicken, be sure not to overcook.
For baking the chicken rather than grilling, go ahead and use the broiler in the oven. Put chicken 4″ from the heat and broil 5-7 minutes per side (or until it reaches 165°F).
Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Any longer than that and the meat won’t have the same consistency after cooking since the marinade will start to “cook” the meat.

BBQ Side Dishes

Fresh Corn Salad – no cooking required
Grilled Brussels Sprouts – only 4 ingredients
Potato Salad – 5 star recipe
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables – a colorful side dish
Classic Coleslaw Recipe
Grilled Pineapple – side dish or dessert

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