Garlic Butter Lettuce Tomato and Grilled Chicken Sandwich
A delicious sandwich featuring grilled chicken breasts, garlic butter, fresh lettuce, and tomato, all tucked into a toasted bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sandwich buns (brioche or ciabatta recommended)
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 4 slices provolone or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6–7 minutes per side, until cooked through and juices run clear. Set aside to rest.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic until well combined. Spread garlic butter on the insides of the sandwich buns.
- Lightly toast buns on the grill until golden and fragrant.
- Assemble sandwiches: place a grilled chicken breast on the bottom bun, top with cheese (if using), fresh lettuce, and tomato slices. Cover with the top bun.
- Serve warm with fries, chips, or a crisp salad.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken with spices for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg