Chicken Cheese Grilled Sandwich

 

  Here's a recipe for a tasty Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich:

Ingredients:

For the Grilled Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:

• 4 slices of bread (your choice, but hearty bread works well)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or your favorite)
• 1/2 cup lettuce leaves or baby spinach
• 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions (optional)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (optional)
• Instructions:

Prepare the Grilled Chicken:

• In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
• Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Brush the chicken breasts with the prepared olive oil mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until it's cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and has grill marks. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Assemble the sandwich:

• Butter one side of each slice of bread.
• Place the bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
• On two slices of bread, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise.
• On the other two slices, spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce (if using).
• Layer the grilled chicken slices on the bread slices with mayonnaise.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken.
• Add lettuce or spinach, sliced tomatoes, and red onions (if using).
• Place the barbecue sauce-coated bread slices on top, barbecue side down, to complete the sandwiches.

Grill the Sandwich:

• Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Carefully transfer the assembled sandwiches to the skillet or griddle.
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown, and the cheese is melted.
• Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is gooey, remove the sandwiches from the skillet.
• Allow them to cool slightly for a minute or two before cutting them in half diagonally.
• Serve your Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich hot with your favorite side dishes, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or a pickle. Enjoy!