Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Grilled Chicken
For the Sandwich
Method
Grilling the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the refrigerator.
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 6
Prepare the Bread
While the chicken is resting, toast the slices of whole wheat sandwich bread until golden brown.
- 7
Slice the Tomato
Wash and slice the tomato into thin rounds.
- 8
Spread the Mayonnaise
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each toasted slice of bread.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On two slices of bread (mayonnaise side up), layer the lettuce leaves, sliced grilled chicken, tomato slices, and cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread (mayonnaise side down).
- 10
Serve
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite side.