Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a great recipe for dinner.

It is quick, easy, and convenient! Takes about 30 min to through together

This spicy chicken sandwich has a lot of flavors and spices. 

With only 6 ingredients! This recipe is simple to follow and doesn’t take a lot of time to make. It is definitely a recipe that will be enjoyed by family and friends

Also, this sandwich is a macro-friendly recipe with 375 calories, 33 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, and 17 g fat. 

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What you will need- Ingredients

This specific recipe will make 4 servings:

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How to make it

Step 1: Preheat grill or stovetop to medium heat, about 375-400 degrees F.

Step 2: In a separate pan – Preheat to medium heat to saute the sliced bell peppers and onions.

Step 3: Prep veggies by slicing bell pepper and red onion. Set aside.

Step 4: Cut chicken breast in half. Beat each half until about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 5: Season your chicken with Weber’s Kick’n Chicken Seasoning.

Step 6: Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side.

Step 8: While the chicken breasts are cooking add sliced bell pepper and red onion to the other pan with a high temp cooking oil or cooking spray. 

Cook veggies for 4-7 minutes.

Step 9: Slice your buns in half and grill them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly toasted.

Step 10: Melt butter and lightly spread on buns and grill them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly toasted.

Step 11: Chicken breast should be close to done – add one slice of pepper jack cheese to each of the four chicken breast 1 minute to 30 seconds before removing from the grill. 

Step 12: Assemble your sandwich by adding, grilled chicken, bell peppers, and onions, to the whole grain toasted buns, top with some sauce (if desired, Mayo or chipotle ranch work really well), and serve.

ENJOY!

Equipment

All clad stovetop grill*: I love my all-clad stovetop grill. It has a ridged side for searing meat and a flat side for grilling veggies. 

If you don’t have a stovetop grill, you can use a regular skillet or grill pan.

Notes

If you don’t have access to a grill, you can cook the chicken and veggies in a skillet.

Digital meat thermometer*:  I highly recommend using a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your chicken. Chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165.

Saucepan*: You will need a saucepan to cook the veggies.

Tongs*: You will need tongs to flip the chicken and veggies while cooking.

Spatula*: I like to use a spatula to remove the chicken when the cheese is melted on top.

Chefs Knife*: You will need a knife to chop the bell peppers and red onion. and to slice the chicken

Cutting board*: You will need a cutting board to chop the bell peppers and red onion.

Mallet meat tenderizer*: You will need a mallet to pound the chicken thin. If you don’t have a mallet, you can use a rolling pin.

Serving platter*: I like to use a serving platter to transfer the chicken from the grill to the plate.

4 plates*: You will need plates to serve the sandwiches.

Paper towels: Paper towels are always helpful to have on hand.

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Variations

You can also try using different types of cheese on your sandwiches, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Swiss.

Try using different types of bread, such as a ciabatta roll or sourdough bread.

Note: As a dietitian, I would love to see you stick with whole-grain bread to up the fiber and nutrient content.

If you avoid gluten, be sure to use gluten-free bread. 

You could also forego the bread altogether and turn this into a salad by grilling the chicken and veggies and adding them to a bed of greens.

You could also use different seasonings, such as Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning.

For a lighter sandwich, you can skip the cheese.

You could also add avocado, tomato, or lettuce to your sandwich.

This recipe for Grilled Chicken Sandwich fits perfectly into a 1900-calorie meal plan. With only 375 calories and 33 grams of protein per serving, it’s a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How long will the grilled chicken sandwich recipe last in the fridge?

A. The grilled chicken sandwich recipe will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. I would suggest that avoid adding the bun until you are all ready to eat.

Q: How spicy is the grilled chicken sandwich recipe?

A. The grilled chicken sandwich recipe is a little spicy. I would give it a 4 out of 10.

Q: Can I freeze the grilled chicken sandwich recipe?

A. The grilled chicken sandwich recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Q: What type of bread should I use for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe?

A. You can use any type of bread you like for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe, such as whole wheat, sourdough, or ciabatta.

Q: What type of cheese should I use for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe?

A. You can use any type of cheese you like for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Swiss. I like the extra kick of the pepper jack cheese.

Q: Can I make it without cheese?

A. Yes, you can make the grilled chicken sandwich recipe without the cheese. It will lower the calories and overall fat.

Q: What type of veggies can I use?

A. You can use any type of veggies you like for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.

Q: What type of sauce should I use?

A. You can use any type of sauce you like for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe, such as BBQ sauce, ketchup, or mustard.

Q: What type of seasonings can I use for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe?

A. You can use any type of seasonings you like for the grilled chicken sandwich recipe, such as Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, or salt and pepper. If you like a little spicy, I would recommend the

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