Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Printable)
Grilled chicken with melted cheese and fresh vegetables on toasted bread with zesty sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Bread & Cheese
07 - 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
09 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
10 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
11 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
03 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
04 - Grill chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Place a cheese slice on each chicken piece during the last minute of grilling. Cover grill or tent with foil for 1 minute to melt cheese.
06 - Toast sandwich rolls on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
07 - Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
08 - Spread sauce on both halves of each roll. Layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, cheesy grilled chicken, and red onion. Close sandwich and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes, making it perfect for those busy weeknights when takeout feels tempting
- The combination of melted cheddar, smoky grilled chicken, and that zesty mustard sauce hits every single craving at once
02 -
- Patting the chicken completely dry before seasoning is non-negotiable if you want those beautiful grill marks instead of steamed, grayish meat
- Let the chicken rest for just a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute, otherwise they'll all run out onto your bread and make it soggy
03 -
- If you're using a grill pan indoors, crack a window or turn on your fan—that smoked paprika can get pretty aromatic
- Leftover cooked chicken stores beautifully for two days and makes an incredible salad topping for lunch the next day