Description
This golden, crispy garlic-buttered sandwich is loaded with grilled chicken, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes—bringing comfort food and fresh flavor together in one unforgettable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast or artisan white)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (parsley, oregano, basil mix)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1–2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Romaine or green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes on each side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Toast buttered sides down in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per slice.
- Spread a thin layer of mayo on the unbuttered side of each slice. On 4 slices, layer with lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, and optional toppings.
- Top with remaining toasted bread slices, press gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use thick, hearty bread to handle juicy fillings and garlic butter.
- Let grilled chicken rest before slicing to keep it moist.
- Toast bread just before assembling to keep it crispy.
- Lightly salt tomato slices to enhance flavor.
- Try add-ons like sliced avocado, cheese, or crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, summer sandwiches, easy chicken lunch