Best 20 Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipes

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, honey, lime juice, chile powder, and cumin in a ziploc bag. Place chicken inside, zip bag closed, and make sure that chicken is fully coated by marinade. Place bag of chicken in the fridge and let marinade for at least 30 minutes (I actually let mine go for about 2 hours- but you could even let it go for 8-10 hours for really flavorful meat!).
• Remove chicken from fridge and preheat grill to medium high heat. Grill the chicken for a couple of minutes on each side, turning once, until the chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
• If you want, you can toast your buns on the grill.
• Top with your favorite toppings.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, pepper, garlic powder, and celery salt until combined. Combine the chicken, celery, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly combined.
• Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Divide the chicken salad between four of the slices of toast; top each with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Complete each sandwich with the remaining toast slices.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine the lime juice, garlic, oregano, 4 tablespoons salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper, chili powder, and oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken and marinate for 1 hour. Preheat the grill. Lift chicken out of the marinade and grill on both sides until nicely browned and cooked through, to 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
• For the chipotle mayonnaise: In a food processor, puree the chiles to a smooth consistency. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the chipotle puree.
• Clean the bowl of the food processor and add the garlic and brown sugar and pulse. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sour cream and the reserved chipotle puree. Process to combine thoroughly. Store the mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
• For the pesto mayonnaise: Combine the mayonnaise and pesto. Store the mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
• To assemble: Spread the mayonnaise on the cut-side of the top and bottom halves of the buns. Top with Maximus Minimus Grilled Chicken thighs and cilantro (the more the better).

CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the chicken breasts and 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a resealable plastic bag. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Oil the grills grate or grill pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
• Spread the mayonnaise on the cut surfaces of the rolls. Slice the chicken and add to the rolls. Break the bacon in half and place on top of the chicken. Top with avocado and tomato slices, cilantro leaves and radishes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of the remaining vinaigrette. Press the tops on the sandwiches.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Rinse chicken; pat dry.
• Place each breast, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
• Working from center to edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a mallet until chicken is just less than 1/2 inch thick.
• Brush with oil; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
• Grill or broil as directed.
• Spread buns with Thousand Island salad dressing mixed with a few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce.
• Top with roasted or fresh red sweet pepper strips, lettuce, and bun tops.
• Makes 4 servings.
• To cook by direct grill method: Arrange chicken on a grill rack.
• Grill, uncovered, directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
• Add cheese the last 2 minutes of grilling.
• To broil: Arrange the chicken on an unheated broiler pan.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains, turning once.
• Add cheese the last minute of cooking.

LOADED GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Pound chicken with a meat mallet to flatten slightly; sprinkle both sides with dressing mix. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Place cheese on chicken; grill, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, grill rolls, cut side down, 1-2 minutes or until toasted., Mix mayonnaise and mustard; spread on roll tops. Layer roll bottoms with chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado and coleslaw. Replace tops.

SPICY GRILLED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice a small pocket into each chicken breast with a sharp knife. Layer cheese slices, avocado slices, and sliced jalapeno inside the chicken pockets. Pinch chicken breasts closed and secure with toothpicks or skewers; place chicken into a casserole dish.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, mesquite seasoning, and salt together in a bowl; drizzle half of the mixture over chicken breasts. Turn chicken breasts over and drizzle with remaining olive oil mixture; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Place chicken breasts on preheated grill and cook for 7 minutes; turn chicken over and brush with BBQ sauce on the cooked side. Continue grilling for about 5 minutes; turn chicken over and apply BBQ sauce to the second cooked side. Cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Serve each chicken breast on a Kaiser roll.

GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Core and halve tomatoes. Slip some garlic into each half, then toss with olive oil, red pepper flakes, and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Brush rolls with olive oil. Grill rolls until toasted and tomatoes until tender. Season chicken and grill one side; flip, then top with Parmesan and mozzarella. Grill until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted. Make sandwiches with rolls, chicken, and tomatoes.

GRILLED TEX-MEX CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix lime juice, oil, and pepper in bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Place beans, cumin, oregano and salt in small bowl and mash with fork to coarse puree.
• Heat broiler.
• Mix avocado, tomato, chile, and onion in second small bowl.
• Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat until cooked but still moist, about 7 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then slice on diagonal.
• Top 4 slices bread with avocado mixture and then chicken. Top with bean puree and cheese and then remaining bread. Gently press sandwiches together. Brush both sides of sandwiches with butter.
• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook, pressing down with spatula and turning once, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve hot.

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together ingredients for brine.
• Add chicken, making sure to coat evenly. Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat grill to high, oil lightly. Grill chicken turning once until grill marks have appeared and chicken is opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes a side.
• Brush toasted buns with butter. Dividing evenly top each bun with lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, cheese, and bacon. Top with remaining bun halves. Serve hot.

BACON WRAPPED GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Marinate breast halves in lemon, lime juice, pepper and garlic salt unrefrigerated for about 1/2 hour.
• Wrap chicken with two pieces of bacon, using toothpicks to hold bacon. Place breast halves on a hot grill and grill until chicken is done, turning frequently. When chicken is near done, place avocado slices on top of chicken then top with Swiss cheese. Grill just until cheese is melted. Remove chicken from grill and place on Texas toast or buns with toppings of choice.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND ESCAROLE SANDWICH WITH WHITE-BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oregano, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Brush marinade onto both sides of chicken. Transfer chicken to a nonreactive dish; cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Put remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the garlic into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic has softened, about 2 minutes. Add beans and reserved liquid, and rosemary. Cook, mashing beans with the back of a wooden spoon, 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover, and set aside
• Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add chicken. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside.
• Toast bread. Spread each slice with white-bean spread, dividing evenly. Top 4 slices with the chicken, radishes, and escarole, and then the remaining bread.

BISTRO GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• If chicken is frozen, thaw before beginning.
• Combine mayonnaise, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
• Place chicken on one half of cellophane and cover with the other half. Tenderize with a mallet until entire piece of chicken is close to the same thickness throughout.
• Rub Italian dressing on both sides of chicken, then sprinkle Italian seasoning on one side only. Let marinate for approximately 15 minutes.
• Preheat frying pan or griddle to 325 degrees (or medium heat). Cook chicken until no longer pink in the center.
• Prepare lettuce and slice tomato.
• Thinly spread mayonnaise on bottom and top bun. Place chicken on bottom bun. Add cheese on top of chicken. Then place tomato and lettuce on top bun and put sandwich together.
• To complete this healthy dish, add a nice salad on the side.

CURRY NAAN GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• (Direction for Garlic Herb Butter).
• Put garlic, shallot and cilantro in food processor, chop all.
• Add butter and salt, process well to mix well.
• (Direction for Sandwich).
• Preheat oven 350?F, spread garlic herb butter on Naan then toast lightly. Cut on half.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper then grill, bake bacon to be crisp.
• Heat medium sauce pan, stir Simply Mushed Potatoes and milk until smooth; spoon over cumin and Alfredo sauce and seasoning salt and pepper mixture. Bake until edges are bubbly.
• Place Swiss cheese, tomato sauce, sliced avocado, chicken, mushed potato, American cheese and bacon on Naan then bake in the oven 3-4 minutes until cheese is melt.
• Place another half piece of Naan on it, put on serving plate.

SUMMER GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO CILANTRO MAY

Steps:

• Preheat your grill to 375 degrees.
• Drizzle the Chicken with the Olive Oil and season with the Salt, Pepper, Paprika and the Graulated Garlic. Meanwhile in a bowl mix the Mayo Ingredients together with a fork leaving the mixture a little chunky.
• Place the Chicken on the grill over medium direct heat and cook for approximatley 6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
• Butter the rolls and toast them on the grill.
• Remove the Rolls and spread some Avocado Mayo on both the top and bottom of each roll.
• Add the Lettuce, Tomato, and the Chicken to the bottom bun -- put the top on and get ready for the big bite -- Happy Summer.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND KALE CAESAR PRESSED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Put the chicken breasts in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil; toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and arrange the bacon strips on top. Bake, flipping once halfway through, until the bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
• Grill the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle of the chicken reads 165 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Let cool, then slice thinly across the grain.
• Slice the sourdough loaf in half horizontally and lay the two halves cut-side up. Scoop out some of the bread from both halves and reserve for another use.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl. Remove 1/4 cup of the dressing and add it to a large bowl along with the kale. Toss to coat and season to taste with more salt and pepper.
• Spread the remaining salad dressing on both halves of the bread. Building on the bottom half, layer half the kale salad, bacon, sliced chicken, and a sprinkle of salt. Place the radishes on top of the chicken in a single layer, then add the cucumber in a single layer. Scoop the remaining kale salad into the top half of the bread, and place on top of the sandwich. Wrap tightly in parchment, wax paper or plastic wrap and secure with twine if necessary. Place a brick (see Cook's Note) or cast-iron skillet on top for at least 3 hours to flatten, refrigerated. About 45 minutes before serving, bring the sandwich to room temperature.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH APRICOT SAUCE RECIPE - (2.5/5)

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and grill until cooked all the way through. Wrap in plastic wrap and efrigerate until needed. Combine equal parts apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. Add cayenne to taste. Refrigerate until needed. To assemble, spread apricot sauce on two slices of bread. Add chicken breast, baby spinach, and red onion slices. Serve cold or drizzle with olive oil and brown on a panini grill. Notes: Definitely toast the bread, or it gets soggy. Cayenne is a must. I added lemon juice and honey to the sauce with amazing results. Enjoy!

GRILLED LIME CHICKEN (SANDWICH, SALAD, WRAP OR MAIN DISH)

Steps:

• Mix together seasoning blend; set aside.
• Mix lime juice, seasoning blend, oil and honey in small bowl. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Grill over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through, turning frequently.
• Serving Suggestions:.
• Grilled Chicken: Serve along side your favorite vegetable.
• Chicken Club Sandwiches: Serve grilled chicken on toasted buns with Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing.
• Chicken Wrap: Place grilled chicken on a warmed flour tortilla layering with choice of additions, such as grilled sweet bell peppers, grilled onions, Cheddar cheese, etc. and choice of sauce or mayo. Gently roll until tortilla is completely wrapped around the filling.
• Grilled Chicken Salad: Place grilled chicken on top mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, etc. topping with dressing and Cheddar cheese.

MARY'S GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH WITH SPICY BUFFALO CHICKEN, PEPPER JACK AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the butter.
• Place the blue cheese and heavy cream in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth. Spread the pureed blue cheese over the top of one side of each slice of bread.
• In a small bowl, mix together the chicken and hot sauce and arrange it over the blue cheese puree on one slice of the bread. Place the pepper jack cheese on top of the chicken and cover it with the other slice of bread, blue cheese puree side down.
• Heat a griddle on top of the stove over medium-high heat. Place the sandwich on the griddle and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Slice the sandwich into 8 small serving pieces.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH ON PRETZEL BAGUETTE WITH CITRUS MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a gallon size re-sealable bag, add the chicken, grapefruit soda, orange juice, rice vinegar, Dijon, olive oil, lemon pepper and granulated garlic. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high over direct heat.
• Remove the chicken from marinade and add to the grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flip over and cook until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F, an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the grill, cover lightly with foil and allow to cool.
• Split the baguettes in half, remove any excess bread from inside the top half and lightly toast on the grill.
• In a small bowl, combine the whole-grain Dijon and marmalade. Spread this mixture on the toasted bread halves.
• Slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch pieces on the diagonal and place on the bottom half of the bread. Top evenly with the cheese and lettuce. Top with the top half of the baguette and slice on a diagonal to serve.