Description
This garlic butter grilled chicken sandwich is layered with juicy chicken breast, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and melted cheese between slices of golden, garlic-toasted bread. It’s a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast or your favorite)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Green leaf lettuce or Romaine leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and spread on one side of each bread slice.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and grill or pan-cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest, then slice thinly.
- In a clean skillet or griddle, toast the bread slices garlic butter-side down until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Optional: Spread mayonnaise on the non-buttered side of the bread.
- Assemble the sandwich with lettuce, tomato slices, and sliced grilled chicken. Top with another toasted slice of bread.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Try adding provolone cheese, bacon, or avocado for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use whole grain bread and skip the mayo.
- Store cooked chicken separately if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg