Garlic Chicken Sandwich (Printable)
Juicy garlic-marinated grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and creamy spread on toasted bread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Mayonnaise
07 - ½ cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 clove garlic minced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Sandwich Assembly
11 - 4 sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls split and toasted
12 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
13 - 2 medium tomatoes sliced
14 - 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Butterfly the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thin, even fillets for quick and even cooking.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken thoroughly in the marinade and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
03 - While chicken marinates, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken fillets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and golden brown. Add cheese slices during the final minute to melt if desired.
05 - Lightly toast the split buns or ciabatta rolls until golden and crisp.
06 - Spread a generous layer of garlic mayo on both halves of each toasted bun. Layer lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and grilled chicken on the bottom halves. Close with the top bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic mayo alone is worth keeping in your fridge forever
- Something impossibly satisfying about the crunch of lettuce against warm chicken
02 -
- Letting chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes helps it cook more evenly
- Don't overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of getting that nice golden crust
03 -
- Grill marks look impressive but even golden color tastes just as good
- Room temperature ingredients meld together better than cold ones