Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Served with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken
BBQ Sauce
Coleslaw
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Grilled Chicken
- 1
Preheat Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Prepare Marinade
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Marinate Chicken
Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Grill Chicken
Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Rest Chicken
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
BBQ Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Adjust & Set Aside
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and set aside.
Coleslaw
- 9
Mix Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- 10
Make Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Combine Dressing and Vegetables
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture and toss until well combined.
- 12
Chill Coleslaw
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 13
Toast Buns
Slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 14
Add Lettuce
Layer lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each bun.
- 15
Add Chicken
Place sliced grilled chicken on top of the lettuce.
- 16
Add BBQ Sauce
Drizzle BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- 17
Complete Sandwich
Top with sliced tomato and close the sandwich with the top half of the bun.
- 18
Serve
Serve with coleslaw on the side.