Description
This 20-minute grilled chicken sandwich features juicy grilled chicken, garlic butter, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato on toasted brioche buns. It’s quick, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights, casual lunches, or laid-back dinners. With bold flavors and minimal effort, this satisfying sandwich is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–6 fresh lettuce leaves
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 4 brioche buns
Optional Toppings:
- Mayonnaise
- Avocado slices
- Swiss or cheddar cheese
Optional Substitutions:
- Gluten-free buns
- Plant-based butter
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lightly brush with olive oil.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast brioche buns lightly, then brush generously with garlic butter.
- Assemble sandwich: Add lettuce, grilled chicken, tomato slices, and any desired toppings inside the garlic buttered buns.
- Serve immediately while warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Don’t overcook the chicken moisture is key.
- A squeeze of lemon on the grilled chicken brightens the flavor.
- Store components separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Avoid freezing for best results.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to garlic butter for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg