Garlic Chicken Sandwich (Printable)
Tender garlic-marinated grilled chicken with creamy mayo spread on toasted bun with fresh vegetables.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Mayonnaise
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1/4 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)
# Steps:
01 - Butterfly the chicken breasts to create four thin fillets for even cooking.
02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat thoroughly. 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 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown. Add cheese slices during the final minute to melt, if desired.
05 - Spread garlic mayonnaise on both halves of each toasted bun. Layer lettuce, tomato slices, and grilled chicken on the bottom halves. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic mayo alone will become your new sandwich secret weapon
- Everything comes together in under thirty minutes, even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of giving it that gorgeous char, so cook in batches if needed
- Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running onto your plate
03 -
- Mince your garlic fine so it distributes evenly through the mayo without creating overwhelming bursts of raw garlic flavor
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the marinade, which helps the seasonings stick better and promotes more even browning