Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJJ's Grill Fort SmithGrilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Served with your choice of side.

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Ingredients

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For the Grilled Chicken

For the Sandwich

For the Side

Method

Prepare the Chicken

  1. 1

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Make Marinade

    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

  3. 3

    Marinate Chicken

    Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade, ensuring they are evenly covered. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Grill Chicken

    Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  5. 5

    Rest Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Prepare Tomato

    Slice the tomato into thin rounds.

  2. 7

    Spread Mayonnaise

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.

  3. 8

    Add Lettuce

    Place a lettuce leaf on top of the mayonnaise.

  4. 9

    Add Chicken

    Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the lettuce.

  5. 10

    Add Tomato and Cheese

    Layer the tomato slices and cheese on top of the chicken.

  6. 11

    Complete Sandwich

    Top with the other half of the burger bun.

Prepare the Side

  1. 12

    Prepare Side

    Prepare your choice of side: either fry the fries as per package instructions or toss a fresh salad.

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