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This easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe is one of our favorite Summer meals, with seasoned, juicy, grilled chicken breasts on top of a bun with guacamole and all of your favorite toppings.

We have so many amazing healthy Burger sandwich recipes on TBFS, like our Quinoa Burger, Black Bean Burger, Turkey Burgers, French Onion Burgers, or Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli!

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich

They're not flashy, but the flavor in this juicy chicken sandwich recipe is unreal, from the blackened chicken seasoning to the fresh guac piled on top. Plus, Grilled chicken sandwiches are almost always lower in total calories, fat and saturated fat than fried chicken sandwiches or beef hamburgers (which obviously have their place…but if you're trying for high protein, macro-friendly food, this one is a great option). If you want to make this dinner even healthier, skip the bun and wrap it in lettuce.

How to make a Grilled Chicken Sandwich:

Grill Chicken: Mix seasonings together. Lightly coat chicken breast halves in oil then sprinkle seasonings all over both sides of the chicken. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through (160 degrees F). Don't overcook since chicken is the star of the burger. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Two images showing chicken breast halves before and after it's grilled.

Assemble: Mash avocado in a bowl and spritz with lemon juice. Place chicken breast on bun and pile on your favorite toppings.

Two images showing a juicy chicken burger recipe being assembled on a bun then adding guacamole on top.

Toppings for a Grilled Chicken Sandwich:

  • Guacamole – check out my favorite recipe in my cookbook!
  • Onion – fresh or my favorite pickled red onions.
  • Lettuce – butter or iceburg
  • Tomato – beefsteak
  • Cheese – your favorite kind
  • Pickle

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4.94 from 66 votes

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Author: Lauren Allen
Our easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe is a favorite easy Summer meal, with seasoned grilled chicken breasts, guacamole and all of your favorite toppings.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients  

Chicken Seasoning:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Toppings:

  • 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded, mashed
  • 4 slices provolone cheese, , or your favorite kind
  • 1/2 of a red onion, , thinly sliced (or use pickled red onion)
  • 4 leaves leafy green lettuce, , washed and pat dry
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions 

  • Chicken seasoning: Mix seasonings together. Lightly coat chicken breast halves in oil and sprinkle seasonings all over both sides of the chicken. Set aside.
  • Grill chicken: Heat a clean, greased grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160 degrees). Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm. The chicken will continue to cook after it's removed from the grill.
  • Prepare burger toppings. Mash the avocado in a bowl and spritz with a little lemon juice, to keep it from browning.
  • Assemble: Add grilled chicken to a bottom bun. Top with cheese, mashed avocado and other toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Combine chicken seasoning spices ahead of time. Prep and chop burger toppings ahead of time.
Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 907mg, Potassium: 882mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 3090IU, Vitamin C: 9.1mg, Calcium: 322mg, Iron: 3.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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I originally shared this recipe July 2019. Updated August 2024.

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Lauren Allen

Welcome! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos.

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Val
3 months ago

5 stars
Delicious! I used only 1/2 of the chili powder, and I air fried them.

wweaver9@cox.net
1 year ago

8/26/2024 EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!! ***** SO GOOD AND EASEY TO MAKE.

caseyvanderlee@gmail.com
1 year ago

5 stars
Awesome

Tina
1 year ago

5 stars
I put a twist on this and instead of grilling it.. I air fry it!

jangoodell@outlook.com
1 year ago

5 stars
I forgot to buy an avocado 😫 but the sandwiches were still good with ranch dressing.

c_a_t_s_y@hotmail.com
2 years ago

5 stars
This is the first recipe I’m trying from your website and it was loved by the whole family.
The spice mix for the chicken rub is so delicious. Very tasty but not overpowering. We will be making these again for sure!

Farah
3 years ago

How is the spice level for kids? Want to make this next week!