Garlic Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Juicy grilled garlic chicken with crisp veggies and creamy mayo on toasted bread

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied into 4 thin fillets
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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Butterfly the chicken breasts to create four thin fillets of even thickness.
02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken, turning to coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
03 - While chicken marinates, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken fillets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Add cheese slices during the final minute if using, to melt.
05 - Spread garlic mayonnaise on both halves of each toasted bun. Layer lettuce, tomato slices, and grilled chicken on the bottom halves. Close with the top bun.
06 - Serve sandwiches immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic mayo is absolutely addictive and will make you want to put it on everything
  • Butterflying the chicken means juicy, quick cooking meat every single time
02 -
  • Do not skip the 10 minute marinade time, it makes all the difference in flavor
  • Let your grill pan heat up fully before adding chicken for those gorgeous grill marks
03 -
  • Pound the chicken slightly after butterflying for consistently thin fillets
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after grilling before slicing

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