Garlic Chicken Sandwich (Printable version)
Juicy garlic-marinated grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and creamy garlic mayo on toasted buns.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Mayonnaise
07 - ½ cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Sandwich Assembly
11 - 4 sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
12 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
13 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
14 - 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Butterfly the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thin fillets of even thickness.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken fillets and turn to coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
03 - While chicken marinates, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken fillets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Add cheese slices during the final minute of cooking if desired.
05 - Lightly toast the cut sides of sandwich buns until golden and crisp.
06 - Spread garlic mayonnaise generously on both halves of each toasted bun. Layer lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and grilled chicken on bottom buns. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic mayo alone is worth keeping in your fridge forever
- Butterflying the chicken makes every bite tender and quick to cook
02 -
- Letting the chicken marinate at room temperature helps it cook more evenly than cold meat
- The garlic mayo tastes infinitely better after sitting for at least 15 minutes
03 -
- Grill red onion slices alongside the chicken for an extra layer of sweet, smoky flavor
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce in the marinade adds umami depth