Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Bread & Fillings
Sauce
Method
Chicken
- 1
Prep chicken
Pat dry the chicken breasts and lightly brush with olive oil.
- 2
Season
Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Cook chicken
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- 4
Rest and slice
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips or pound to an even thickness for uniform heating.
Sauce
- 5
Make sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.
Bread & Fillings
- 6
Toast bread
Lightly toast the bread slices until they are just golden and crisp.
- 7
Assemble sandwich
Spread sauce on one side of each bread slice. Layer lettuce, tomato, cheese (if using), and sliced chicken. Add pickles if desired. Cap with the remaining bread slice, sauce side down.



