Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Spicy Aoli Mayo

This Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a delightful alternative to your ordinary summer barbecued burgers and hot dogs. Grilled chicken is so easy to make and is so delicious! This grilled chicken sandwich recipe offers classic layers of flavor that just cant be beat in the summertime: tender chicken, crisp bacon, smooth avocado, juicy tomatoes and fresh lettuce between a soft ciabatta bun and slathered with a tangy aioli mayo.

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This is one of the easiest sandwich recipes out there and one of the most versatile too! Mix and match toppings to make your favorite.

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves – Place chicken in between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the chicken until it’s about half an inch thick. you can use boneless chicken thighs for this recipe, too. Chicken marinade – see below Thick-cut bacon – about eight slices to start, for four sandwiches Provolone cheese – this mild, yet slightly tangy cheese pairs perfectly with chicken. Cheddar cheese tastes delicious too. 4 fresh ciabatta rolls – lightly toasted. You could also use hamburger buns, brioche buns, any kind of rolls you like. Toast them up until nice and golden. Spicy Aioli Mayonnaise – see below Fresh baby spinach – you can use any greens you like, but I love the mild taste of the spinach leaves. Tomatoes – sliced Avocados – sliced Pickles – optional Salt and Black pepper – to taste Sliced onions – optional

Easy Tangy Chicken Marinade

This marinade is so yummy and is virtually foolproof! In a bowl, combine and whisk three ingredients:

Good Seasons Italian dressing – one packet 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of one lemon – you can also use lime juice if you have that on hand.

Spicy Aoli Mayo

This homemade mayo is so yummy! Here’s what you need:

Mayonnaise – I like Hellman’s or Best Foods 2 cloves garlic – crushed. You can also use garlic powder for extra flavor Lemon juice – half a teaspoon or so Paprika Dijon mustard Sriracha sauce Dash of pickle juice – optional

Suggestions for this Recipe

You can make these sandwiches into sliders! Just cut up the chicken into smaller pieces, grill and serve in slider buns. Kids love these because they can actually fit into their little mouths! If you are serving these with ciabatta bread, be sure it is pretty soft. You can cut the bread open, butter slightly, and place on the grill to crisp up a little bit, but still have that delicious softness inside. Try melting any cheese you like! I love a good Pepper Jack cheese for spice, but I usually make my kids’ sandwiches with provolone, cheddar, Swiss or Monterrey Jack cheese.

Fire up the Grill

When preparing the chicken to grill, place the chicken breasts in a Ziploc freezer bag and pound flat (no too much because you don’t want the chicken to tear). You just want even thickness so it will cook evenly on the grill. If you want to be ambitious with the bacon, feel free to cook it up on the grill (or even wrap the chicken in it). If you are doing it on the grill, I suggest wrapping it in paper towels and zapping the in microwave for just 30 seconds to one minute to get some of the grease off. This will prevent excess grease from getting into your grill and causing flames to rise and burn your bacon. Keep an eye on it closely because bacon tends to burn extra quickly on the grill! READ NEXT: 35+ Chicken Breast Recipes