Garlic Chicken Sandwich (Printable)
Juicy grilled garlic chicken with crisp veggies and creamy mayo on toasted bun.
# 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. Add chicken fillets and turn to coat thoroughly. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
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 grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken fillets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. If adding cheese, place slices on chicken during the final minute to melt.
05 - Lightly toast split sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls until golden and crispy.
06 - Spread generous amount of garlic mayonnaise on both halves of each toasted bun. Layer lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and grilled chicken on bottom halves. Cover with top bun and press gently.
07 - Serve sandwiches immediately while chicken is warm and cheese is melted.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The garlic mayo creates an instant flavor boost that makes ordinary chicken feel restaurant special
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you're hungry but short on time
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- Letting the chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while marinating helps it cook more evenly and prevents that raw center shock when it hits the heat
- Don't skip toasting your buns since that protective layer prevents the garlic mayo from making everything soggy
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- Pat your chicken completely dry before adding it to the marinade so the oil and seasonings cling to the meat instead of sliding right off
- Let the cooked chicken rest for a couple of minutes before assembling to keep all those delicious juices inside instead of dripping onto your plate