Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Sandwich
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
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz chicken breast
- 4 bun (gluten-free as needed) I used Canyon House Brioche
Instructions
- Pound or slice chicken breast into thin pieces for cooking.
- Mix oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, and salt in pepper in a bag or large bowl.
- Add chicken breast.
- Marinate for 30 minutes up to 5 hours.
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.
- Top with your favorite sandwich toppings and bun of choice (gluten-free if needed).
Notes
This recipe is for a gluten-free grilled chicken sandwich however can be converted into a regular chicken sandwich or made diabetes-friendly by using a regular hamburger bun or whole grain bun. The gluten-free marinade is delicious either way!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 41gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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Barbara says
My family loved this!