Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Printer-friendly)

Juicy grilled chicken with melted cheese and fresh toppings on toasted bread for a hearty, satisfying meal ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll 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

# How-To Guide:

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 (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
05 - In the last minute of grilling, place a cheese slice on each chicken piece. Cover grill or tent with foil for 1 minute to melt cheese.
06 - While chicken cooks, toast sandwich rolls on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
07 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice 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 -
  • The homemade sauce comes together in seconds but makes everything taste restaurant special
  • Butterflying the chicken means juicy meat in less time than you expect
02 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning so the spices stick properly
  • Covering the grill for just one minute melts the cheese without overcooking the meat
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for two minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
  • Use a meat thermometer instead of cutting into the chicken to check doneness

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