Description
This garlic butter grilled chicken sandwich is layered with juicy chicken breast, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and optional cheese between slices of golden, garlic-toasted bread. It’s a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a delicious homemade alternative to takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast or your favorite sandwich bread)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Green leaf lettuce or Romaine leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well blended. Spread onto one side of each bread slice.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Grill or pan-sear chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place bread slices butter-side down. Toast until golden and crispy (about 2–3 minutes).
- If using, spread mayonnaise on the unbuttered side of two bread slices. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and grilled chicken. Add the top slice of bread, butter-side out.
- Slice in half if desired. Serve immediately while the bread is crisp and warm.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Try adding provolone cheese, bacon, or avocado for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use whole grain bread and skip the mayo.
- Store cooked chicken separately if prepping ahead.
- For gluten-free, use GF sandwich bread. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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