Grilled Chicken Recipe
A grilled chicken breast topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce and tomato on a gourmet bun
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Marinade
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours for better flavor.
Grilling
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 450°F or 190°C to 230°C).
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the chicken breasts on the grill. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is fully cooked.
- 5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Buns
While the chicken is grilling, slice the gourmet buns in half. You can toast them lightly on the grill if desired.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Once the chicken is done, place a grilled chicken breast on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce and slices of tomato. Cover with the top half of the bun.