Easy Grilled Chicken Cheddar Sandwich
A quick and delicious grilled chicken cheddar sandwich perfect for back-to-school lunches, featuring tender chicken, melted cheddar, and crispy buttery bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 4 slices sandwich bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or white)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (about 50 g per sandwich)
- Optional: sliced tomato or avocado
- Optional: mayo or mustard
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Slice thinly or pound to about ½ inch thickness.
- Brush chicken lightly with olive oil and season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let rest.
- Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken slices 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. On unbuttered sides, layer grated cheddar cheese and grilled chicken evenly. Add optional tomato or avocado if desired.
- Place sandwiches butter-side-down on grill pan over medium heat. Press lightly with spatula and cook 2-3 minutes until bread is golden and crispy.
- Flip carefully and cook other side until cheese melts and bread is toasted.
- Let sandwich rest for a minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm or pack for lunch.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning bread before cheese melts. Let grilled chicken rest to lock in juices. Butter the outside of bread for a crispy finish. Freshly grated cheddar melts better than pre-shredded. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread; for dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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