Garlic Chicken Sandwich (Printable Version)
Grilled garlic chicken with crisp vegetables and creamy mayo on toasted bread
# What You 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:
01 - Butterfly the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thin, even fillets for quick and uniform cooking.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken fillets, turning to coat thoroughly. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Combine mayonnaise, minced garlic clove, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and homogeneous. Refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Place marinated chicken fillets in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. If using cheese, place slices on chicken during the final minute to melt.
05 - Split sandwich buns and toast cut sides until lightly golden and crispy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of garlic mayonnaise on both halves of each toasted bun. Place lettuce leaves on the bottom half, followed by tomato slices and grilled chicken. Close with the top bun.
07 - Serve sandwiches immediately while chicken is warm and bread retains its crunch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic mayo alone is worth keeping in your fridge forever
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling keeps all the juices inside instead of on your cutting board
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness so all pieces finish cooking at the same time
- Let the assembled sandwich sit for 2 minutes before eating so all the flavors can make friends