Best Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken
Description
This Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a quick, flavorful recipe made with juicy grilled chicken marinated in Dijon mustard, olive oil, and simple spices. It’s easy, fresh, and perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or summer grilling. Serve it on your favorite gluten-free bun with crisp toppings for a satisfying, protein‑packed sandwich everyone will love.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Pound or slice chicken breast into thin pieces for cooking.
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Mix oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano and salt in pepper in a bag or large bowl.
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Add chicken breast.
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Marinate for 30 minutes up to 5 hour.
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Grill:
Outdoor grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until lightly charred and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
Indoor Grill Pan: Heat a grill pan over medium to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, if needed. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
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Top with your favorite sandwich toppings and gluten-free bun of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Sodium 530mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 41g82%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Plate planning tip: Meal provides 1 protein serving and 1-2 carbohydrate servings. Can serve open-face or on a lettuce bun for reduce carbs. Serve with a salad, carrots and ranch or top with your favorite vegetables to round out the meal.
