Simple, timeless, and downright delicious Grilled Chicken Sandwiches are the best! If you own a grill, you should be able to master the perfect chicken sandwich. This easy recipe calls for marinated chicken, a hot grill, and some of the best sandwich fixings!
With a knife parallel to the work surface, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, creating 4 thin breasts. If necessary, place the breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each to about ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large Ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and gently massage the marinade into the meat. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 3-24 hours.
¼ cup olive oil, 1 lemon, 2 cloves garlic, 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
When ready to cook, oil the grates of a grill and preheat it to high. Grill the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reached 165°F.
Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest for 10 minutes, then build sandwiches on rolls with your favorite toppings and serve.
Feel free to use boneless, skinless thighs in place of the breasts.
Marinate the chicken for 3-24 hours for the best results. If you're short on time, even just 30 minutes will do wonders, though!
If needed, pound the chicken pieces to ½-inch thickness. This will allow the chicken to cook more evenly.
Watch the chicken carefully and take it off the heat at 165°F. Overcooked chicken can become rubbery and unpleasant.
To get picture-perfect grill marks, make sure your grill is preheated to 350-450°F before adding the chicken.
Let the grilled chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving and/or cutting. This will help keep the juices in!
Use your family's favorite buns or sandwich rolls. These would be great on brioche or ciabatta buns.
While I like serving these sandwiches with the classics, like mayo and mustard, you can kick them up a notch by adding sriracha, hot sauce, or barbecue sauce!
Classic toppings are great, but you could also change it up and add avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, onion rings, pesto sauce, or really any other toppings you can think of!
Storage: Store grilled chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.