Garlic Butter Lettuce, Tomato & Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This Garlic Butter Lettuce, Tomato & Grilled Chicken Sandwich blends rich, garlicky toast with juicy grilled chicken and fresh veggies. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that feels both hearty and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling + Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 sandwich rolls or 4 slices of bread (ciabatta, baguette, or sourdough)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4–6 leaf lettuce pieces (romaine or butter lettuce)
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic to make garlic butter. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest.
- Spread garlic butter on cut sides of the bread.
- Toast garlic-buttered bread in a hot skillet or grill pan for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Layer lettuce and tomato on the bottom bread slice. Season tomato with salt and pepper.
- Add grilled chicken, optionally spreading mayonnaise or mustard on the top slice.
- Close sandwich, press lightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest after grilling to retain juices.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken.
- Customize with cheese, avocado, or other veggies for extra flair.
- Prep components in advance for quicker assembly.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
