This toasty grilled chicken sandwich with spicy chipotle mayo, bacon, grilled onion, and fresh arugula is an easy 15-minute meal your family will want on repeat. Each bite is juicy, savory and droolworthy making it perfect for lunch or dinner!
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This grilled chicken sandwich will be your summer go-to if you’re into quick lunch recipes.
- Hearty. You get crusty French bread, juicy chicken, and fresh veggies in each bite.
- Great for leftovers. Add chopped stuffed peppers and roasted turkey, or use focaccia as the base. It’s up to you.
- Effortless. Assemble it and pop it into the panini press. That’s it!
- Prep-friendly. Double or triple the recipe to prepare lunch for the week in advance.
What You’ll Need
Sweet tomatoes and crunchy lettuce in the spring mix keep this sandwich super fresh. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.
- Grilled chicken – Shredded rotisserie chicken is great for this.
- Chipotle mayo – Make your own by mixing 1/2 tablespoon chipotles in adobo into 3 tablespoons mayo.
- Brioche Bun – Feel free to use ciabatta, focaccia, or sourdough.
- Roma tomato – You can also use Heirloom tomatoes.
- Onions – Red onions are best.
- Bacon – Go for regular or thick-cut.
- Arugula – Spring mix, leftover lettuce, baby spinach, or kale are good swaps.
How To Make A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This sandwich recipe is so effortless you don’t even need to toast the bread beforehand. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
- Assemble it. Spread 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo along the inside of each bread slice. Place two of them aside. Sprinkle the remaining bread slices with 2 tablespoons with cheese. Top them with half of the chicken. Add 4 tomato slices, 1/4 cup spring mix salad, bacon, and 2 onion slices to each one.
- Press it. Place the reserved bread on top of each sandwich half. Place both sandwiches in the panini press. Toast them until the cheese is melty and the bread is nice and toasty. Serve and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
This crispy grilled chicken sandwich is just as good with juicy turkey, steak, or even tofu.
- Swap the spread. Use pesto mayo or Roasted Garlic Aioli instead of chipotle mayo to switch things up.
- Change the protein. Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Maple Smoked Turkey, and Grilled Ribeye Steak are great alternatives to chicken.
- Make it vegetarian. Skip the chicken and use extra-firm tofu or Beyond Chicken Tenders to make this a veggie-friendly lunch.
- Add heat. Finely chop 1/4-1/2 jalapeño or serrano chili and mix it into the mayo. You can also use canned jalapeños and add them to the sandwich to taste.
- Use more veggies. Chop up leftover Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Peppers, or sauteed spinach. Add them to the fillings for a heartier bite.
Serving Suggestions
This grilled chicken sandwich is perfect with a side salad and a bowl of soup. Try my Broccoli Cheese Soup, Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup, or Classic Minestrone. Dipping it into my Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is also super yummy. For salad options, go for my Mason Jar Cobb Salad, Green Goddess Salad, or Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
Proper Storage
This grilled sandwich is best the day it’s made for the crispiest bread and the meltiest cheese.
- Fridge: Place it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Longer than this and the bread will soften too much and break.
- To reheat it: Remove the tomatoes and greens right before microwaving. Reheat it for up to a minute or until warm. You can also use the griddle over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes per side.
More Easy Sandwich Recipes
- Cucumber Avocado Sandwich with Herb Goat Cheese
- Grilled Avocado Caprese Chicken Sandwich
- Crock Pot Shredded Beef Sandwiches with Horseradish Aioli
- Rustic Avocado Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
This crispy grilled chicken sandwich recipe with creamy chipotle mayo, savory cheese, and fresh veggies is a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- 4 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt and pepper to season
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 roma tomato, sliced {8 slices}
- 1/2 cup of arugula
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked
- 1 red onion, sliced into thick rings
Spicy Mayo:
- 4 tablespoons of mayo
- 3 teaspoons sriracha
Instructions
Spicy Mayo:
- To a small bowl, add mayo and sriracha. Mix together until well combined. Set aside.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich:
- Heat grill to medium high heat, around 375°-400°F.
- Season both sides of chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken breast and sliced onions to grill. Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until internal temperature reached 165°F. Grill onions for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and onions have slight grill marks. Remove chicken and onions from the grill.
- Add brioche buns directly onto grill grates and grill for 1 minute so they are slightly toasted.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Add 1 tablespoon of spicy mayo to the buns, then arugula, chicken, grilled onion slices, tomato and finish with bacon and the top bun. Serve!
14 comments on “Grilled Chicken Sandwich”
I love sandwiches, trying this this week, my husband will love it! Thanks for joining us at Marvelous Mondays~ Paula
awesome.. I hope you and your husband love it! Would be good with your latest and greatest cocktail. 🙂
Oooh, I need to try chipotle mayo! I usually use ranch or guacamole ranch, but variety is a good thing:)
OH… both of those sound super yummy. I’m just a sucker for anything chipotle… plus its so easy to make. 🙂
The mayo just makes it look fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
It is so yummy… and definitely my favorite part. Thanks for throwing such a great party! 🙂
Now this is my kind of chicken sandwich! Chipotle mayo = to die for!
You are my kinda girl! 🙂
Krista, this looks yummy! Pinning and going to share on my FB page, because I’m introducing all the lovely gift galore ladies. 🙂
Thanks girl! What a great idea… i need to do that. 🙂
Looks amazing (as usual!) – another one I’m going to have to try soon, I’m going to have to stop opening my emails, I’ll be dead before I cook all these recipes I want to try :-/
haha… You crack me up! Thanks Mama G! I hope you enjoy all those recipes you have on your list. 🙂
We just picked up that mayo- I will be making this with our leftover bbq chicken. YUM!
oh… yum!!! I will have to try it with some bbq chicken. Thats sounds delicious! 🙂 In fact, I think I’m gonna make some BBQ chicken this weekend now. Great idea!