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Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

EasyChickenGrill

Time: 1 hour

Yield: 4 servings

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About

Hamburgers might rule the roost when it comes to cookouts, but this chicken sandwich could easily seize the throne on taste alone! The Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich is coated in a sweet and tangy marinade that brings out the most of the natural savory flavor of the chicken. Laid on a crunchy toasted bun and with your favorite condiment, the Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich is juicy and satisfying when enjoyed in the summer sun. Make sure you have all your favorite burger toppings ready to adorn this sandwich!

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Ingredients

  • For the marinade:
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • For the sandwich:
  • 4 (6-ounce) chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 4 sesame seed buns, halved
  • olive oil, optional, to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey mustard or mayonnaise
  • Optional, for topping:
  • cheese, of your choice, to taste, sliced
  • lettuce, to taste
  • tomatoes, to taste, sliced
  • onions, to taste, sliced

Directions

Step 1 -In a zipper bag or large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, the cider vinegar, the Dijon mustard, the garlic powder, the brown sugar, the salt, and the pepper in a bowl.

Step 2 -Toss the chicken breasts in the marinade and allow them to marinate for 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.

Step 3 -Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 4 -Grill the chicken breasts until they are no longer pink and they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-6 minutes per side.

Step 5 -Brush the cut sides of the buns with the olive oil.

Step 6 -Lightly toast the buns on the grill, cut-side down.

Step 7 -Add the honey mustard to the buns, then 1 of the chicken breasts and your favorite toppings.

Step 8 -Serve!

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