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Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword grilled-chicken-recipes, grilled-chicken-sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 186kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Toasted brioche or hamburger buns
  • mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles for serving

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, granulated garlic, Italian seasoning and onion powder.
  • Place chicken into a shallow dish then pour marinade over the top, turing to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  • To Grill on the Stovetop: Drizzle a grill pan with olive oil and heat to medium high heat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Season lightly on both sides with salt and black pepper. Place into grill pan cooking for 4-6 minutes per side or just until juices run clear and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • To Grill on Gas Grill: If using a gas grill, oil grill grates and heat to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Season lightly on both sides with salt and black pepper.Place chicken breasts on grill then reduce to medium cooking for 5-6 minutes per side or until no pink remains and juices run clear or an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Serve on toasted brioche buns or hamburger buns dressed with lettuce, tomato and onion or any of your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can also add a slice of your favorite variety of cheese in the final 2 minutes of cooking so it will melt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg