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Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Updated: Oct 29, 2023 ยท Published: Oct 15, 2019 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan ยท 4 Comments

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Time: 25 minutes mins

15-minute Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe that is guaranteed to please. A fast and flavorful dinner or lunch with a moist, tender chicken filet and simple seasoning.

๐Ÿ“Ingredients

  • Chicken breastsโ€”skinless boneless chicken breasts trimmed into cutlets
  • Oilโ€”Olive oil or vegetable oil for brushing
  • Seasoningโ€”just kosher salt and black pepper, or use All Purpose Seasoning. Other seasoning options include Blackened Seasoning, BBQ DryRub, Memphis Dry Rub, Black Magic, or Southwest Chipotle Seasoning. Or use the seasoning or marinade you prefer.
grilled chicken sandwich on blue plate.
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  • ๐Ÿ“Ingredients
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Cook Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
  • Variationโ€”make them BBQ chicken sandwiches
  • โ™จ๏ธGrill Temperature
  • How to serve
  • Storing and reheating leftovers
  • โ“FAQs
  • Storage of leftovers
  • Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
  • ๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions
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Featured comment from Cabe:
"Thanks so much for sharing this! It was exactly what I was looking for!"

The secret to the best-grilled chicken sandwiches is the thickness of the chicken breasts. Using smaller, thin chicken breasts or making cutlets will be the better sandwich serving size and will cook quicker and more evenly.

With a short prep and about 15 minutes of grill time, everybody, including the chef, will love this recipe. Just follow these easy step-by-step photo instructions.

Try Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches if you want another option for an easy lunch. For other easy grilled chicken on a gas grill, try Grilled Chicken Drumsticks, Grilled Chicken Thighs, Grilled Chicken Breasts, or Grilled Chicken Tenders the kids will love.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณHow to Cook Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

  1. Pat dry chicken breast. Trim off any fat and bone. Cut any large chicken breasts into cutlets. A smaller breast can be evened out in thickness with a meat mallet.
  2. Season to your taste.
  3. Place over direct heat or preheated grill pan and flip when the edge of the chicken is starting to turn whiteโ€”about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Continue to flip every 4-5 minutes until an internal temp of 165ยฐ. The thinnest breasts were done in 12 minutes. Most are done in 15 minutes; the thickest whole breast takes about 20 minutes. COOKING TIME WILL VARY.

This is a summary of the steps and ingredients. See the recipe card or the step-by-step photo instructions below for complete instructions.

Variationโ€”make them BBQ chicken sandwiches

Follow the instructions with a light brush of oil and seasoning. Brush all sides of the chicken with only a few minutes left in cooking with the barbecue sauce of your choice and again when coming off the grill. I suggest my Memphis BBQ Sauce.

โ™จ๏ธGrill Temperature

The grill surface temperature needs to be about 450ยฐ, give or take a little. That is about medium or a bit more on most gas grills. If you need help controlling your BBQ Temperature, see my detailed instructions.

A little under is okay, but a lot over is not and will make hockey pucks.

How to serve

Usually, serve on a hamburger or brioche bunโ€”toast on the grill brushed with butter or oil. Top with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lettuce, a slice of onion, and tomato. Toss on some cheddar cheese slices and bacon if you have them.

Some good-sided dishes are Grilled French Fries, Grilled Pineapple Slices, Corn on the Cob, and Macaroni Salad.

Storing and reheating leftovers

Store leftovers sealed in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

To reheat leftovers, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat covered tightly in the oven. You can reheat it in the microwave, but it may affect the texture.

I like to cut up the leftovers to top a salad.

โ“FAQs

Is it safe to rinse chicken?

No. The splatter of rinsing will increase the risk of food-related illnesses. Please see Chicken... To Rinse or Not To Rinse? for a more complete discussion.

Are chicken sandwiches healthy?

Yes, they are low in fat, sodium, and calories. Also, the chicken is low in carbs but not a bun. So unless you add a lot of unhealthy toppings, they fit a healthy diet.

Storage of leftovers

Grilled chicken breasts are moister and more tender when fresh but can be refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

Use the leftovers on green salads or in Chicken Salad Sandwiches. You can also reheat leftover grilled chicken by carefully microwaving it, which can affect the texture, or cover it in the oven.

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30-Minute Dinner Recipes, Chicken Breast Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Grill Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Low Fat Recipes

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Clean and oil grill grates.

Clean, oil, and preheat the grill to about 450ยฐ surface temperature. If using a grill pan, oil and preheat it also.

cutting chicken into cutlets.

Pat dry chick breast. With a sharp knife, trim off any fat and bone, then cut any larger chicken breasts into cutlets. Smaller breasts, 8 oz or less, can be evened out in thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.

seasoning to your taste

Give them a light brush of olive oil or melted butterโ€”season to your taste. Just kosher salt and black pepper are fine. I use my Homemade All Purpose Seasoning. Other seasoning options are discussed in the post.

chicken on grill grates.

Place over direct heat on the grill grates or in a preheated grill pan.

edges of chicken cutlets turning white.

Flip when the edge of the chicken is starting to turn whiteโ€”about 4-5 minutes.

cutting chicken into cutlets.

Flip every 4-5 minutes and cook until an internal temp of 165ยฐ. The thinnest breasts were done in 12 minutes. Most in 15 and the thickest whole breast, about 20 minutes. COOKING TIME WILL VARY.

๐Ÿ“–The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions

grilled chicken sandwich on blue plate

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

3.63 from 8 votes
From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
15-minute Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe that is guaranteed to please. A fast and flavorful dinner or lunch with a moist, tender chicken filet and simple seasoning.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings #/Adjustable :4
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Ingredients

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  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts - make cutlets
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste - 7:2:2 seasoning or Blackening Seasoning
  • Olive oil

Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Clean, oil, and preheat the grill to about 450ยฐ surface temperature. If using a grill pan, oil and preheat it also.
    clean and oil grill crates
  • Pat dry chick breast. With a sharp knife, trim off any fat and bone, then cut any larger chicken breasts into cutlets. Smaller breasts, 8 oz or less, can be evened out in thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
    Cutting chicken breasts into filets
  • Give them a light brush of olive oil or melted butterโ€”season to your taste. Just kosher salt and black pepper are fine. I use my Homemade All Purpose Seasoning. Other seasoning options are discussed in the post.
    Seasoning chicken cutlets
  • Place over direct heat on the grill grates or in a preheated grill pan. Flip when the edge of the chicken is starting to turn whiteโ€”about 4-5 minutes.
    edges of cutlets turning white
  • Flip every 4-5 minutes and cook until an internal temp of 165ยฐ. The thinnest breasts were done in 12 minutes. Most in 15 and the thickest whole breast, about 20 minutes. COOKING TIME WILL VARY.
    grilled chicken cutlets on a plate

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips

  1. If small chicken breasts, then just even out the thickness a bit. Otherwise, make cutlets.
  2. Please get the grill surface temperature correct, or you can end up with hockey pucks.
  3. Season to your tasteโ€”many options are discussed in the post.

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Nutrition Estimate (may vary)

Calories : 129 kcal (6%)Protein : 24 g (48%)Fat : 3 g (5%)Saturated Fat : 1 g (5%)Cholesterol : 72 mg (24%)Sodium : 422 mg (18%)Potassium : 418 mg (12%)Vitamin A : 34 IU (1%)Vitamin C : 1 mg (1%)Calcium : 6 mg (1%)Iron : 1 mg (6%)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken

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Originally published September 5, 2011. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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  1. Gabe says

    September 07, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this! It was exactly what I was looking for!

    Reply
  2. Sam Mormino says

    October 19, 2015 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    We did the oven baked chicken legs, they came out great.

    Reply
  3. Chris says

    September 11, 2011 at 6:27 am

    Big Dan, grillin' in the rain :) (I noticed the droplets on the grill.)

    Several great tips in this post. I like to butterfly larger breasts. I used to just pound them to an even thickness but sometimes you ended up with a result that was way to big for a sandwich. Filleting or butterflying are the way to go.

    Reply
  4. Inspired by eRecipeCards says

    September 06, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Great tips. Sad how often boneless skinless is on sale and the better skin on, bone in version never is.

    Ah well, as you said, as long as you know the limitations of the meat, you can prevail!!!

    Excellent tutorial post!

    Reply

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