Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Grilled chicken sandwiches are tender, juicy and full of amazing flavor. Italian marinated chicken is grilled and served up on toasted buns with melted mozzarella.
Grilled chicken makes a great weeknight dinner and these sandwiches are an easy way to feed a crowd. Serve them up with BBQ Bacon Onion Baked Potatoes or southern potato salad and deviled eggs.
Italian marinated chicken served up on toasty buns with melted cheese is a great flavor combination. We like to top our chicken sandwiches with mayo and pesto or try our sweet and spicy mustard if you aren’t a fan of mayo.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Breasts
- Italian Dressing
- Sandwich Buns
- Pesto
- Mayonnaise
Step By Step Directions
STEP 1 Slice chicken breasts into 1/2 inch thick strips.
STEP 2 Make a quick Italian dressing or use your favorite brand. We used this homemade Italian dressing recipe.
STEP 3 Place chicken into a zip top bag or bowl and pour Italian dressing over the top. Press out the air and seal the bag.
STEP 4 Turn it over a few times to coat the chicken in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 4 hours.
STEP 5 Prepare a grill fire to 300° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
STEP 6 Remove chicken from marinade. Cook chicken with the grill closed about 5 minutes.
STEP 7 Turn the chicken and continue to cook until chicken reaches 165°.
STEP 8 Remove from grill.
STEP 9 Place bottom of sandwich buns on a lined baking sheet. Top with chicken.
STEP 10 Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
STEP 11 Return to the grill or place under oven. broiler until cheese is melted.
STEP 12 Remove from grill.
STEP 13 Add the top buns with pesto and mayo if desired.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover sandwiches wrapped tight in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
To reheat, place sandwiches on a lined baking sheet, remove the top bun and bake the sandwiches at 350° for 8- 10 minutes or until heated through.
More Delicious Chicken Recipes to Try
- Grilled Chicken Shawarma is a Middle Eastern inspired recipe served up in pita bread for a dinner filled with incredible flavors.
- Grilled Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious meal for any night of the week. Made with grilled chicken breasts and a quick homemade red sauce.
- BBQ Chicken Thighs are a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy families.
- Grilled Chicken Parmesan Soup has all of your favorite Italian flavors in a quick and easy pasta and tomato based soup. Our family can’t get enough of this one!
- Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with sweet mustard bbq sauce makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Italian Chicken Skewers are a weeknight favorite made with marinated chicken and zucchini.
If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner to switch up the same old menu, give these Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Italian dressing marinade a try.
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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup Italian salad dressing
- 8 sandwich buns
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pesto
- mayonnaise for serving
Instructions
- Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips. Place into a zip top bag and pour Italian dressing over the top. Press the excess air out of the bag and zip to seal. Turn the bag over several times until chicken is well covered in marinade.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Prepare a grill fire to 300° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Cook chicken with the grill closed about 5 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and continue to cook until chicken reaches 165°.
- Remove from grill.
- Place bottom of sandwich buns on a parchment lined baking sheet. Top with chicken.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the grill or place under oven. broiler until cheese is melted.
- Remove from grill.
- Add the top buns with pesto and mayo if desired.
You’re going to love this exceptional treat, we love it😛