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This Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe has juicy seasoned chicken breasts piled high with guacamole, fresh toppings, and served on a toasted bun in under 30 minutes.
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This Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe is one of my favorite high protein recipes! The blackened seasoning on the chicken is so flavorful, and when you pile on that fresh guacamole, it just takes it to another level! It's ready in under 30 minutes, making it approachable any day. Whether you're feeding a crowd at a backyard BBQ or just throwing together a quick weeknight dinner, this sandwich never disappoints. Trust me, once you make this grilled chicken burger, it will become a grilling staple!
Don't miss my other sandwich recipes, like this Crispy Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Black Bean Burgers, and Greek Burgers with Feta Aoili!
How to make a Grilled Chicken Sandwich:
Season Chicken: Stir together seasoning ingredients then sprinkle seasoning on each chicken breast on both sides.
Cook Chicken: Grill chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (165°F). Be careful not to overcook the chicken since this is the star of the sandwich! Remove the grilled chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Assemble: Mash the avocado in a bowl and spritz with a little lemon juice. Place lettuce on the bottom bun then top with chicken, cheese, red onion, mashed avocado, and any other toppings you want! Place the top bun on and enjoy every single bite of your grilled chicken sandwich!
Side Dishes: I love to serve these with Street Corn Pasta Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Apple Pecan Salad, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, or Vinegar Coleslaw!
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon Dried oregano, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 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.1 large avocado
- Assemble: Add grilled chicken to a bottom bun. Top with cheese, mashed avocado and other toppings. Enjoy!4 slices provolone cheese, ½ of a red onion, 4 leaves leafy green lettuce, 4 hamburger buns
Notes
Nutrition
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 and April 2026.
It was easy to make and delicious!
Way too much chilli powder
Is the calories including the buns and toppings?
It is! Enjoy!
Great flavor! Curious if anyone has tried this recipe with pan frying instead? Thanks for tips if so!
Can I pan fry instead?
I’ve made these 3 times now. The spices are perfect for a well seasoned slightly spicy bite. I’ll never go back to frozen chicken burgers.
Great flavor, a new family favorite!
Very yummy chicken burger! Great seasoning combo, will make again. Thank you!
These were amazing!!!!! I added a bit of peri-peri seasoning just before grilling and they turned out really good! They were quite tender too! I don’t like avocado so I skipped that but added different sauces and it tasted fab👌
Made these tonight as part of your meal plan and they were awesome! I halved the amount of chili powder because my kids don’t do well with much spice, but left everything else the same. Everyone devoured their burgers! Thank you for this and such great meal plan. You are really helping my return to work and getting us into some healthier meals.
I can’t tell you how happy that makes me! And I’m glad you were able to easily adapt it for your family. Thanks for your comment–I hope the meal plans continue to be helpful! <3
I love all your recipes so far so I thought I would give these a try. Another WINNER from your site. Thanks so much!
That’s so nice to hear! Thanks Jane.