You can place the chicken that’s in these Best Grilled Chicken Sandwiches on any kind of bun, or with whatever toppings suit your fancy. The good news is that virtually anything goes wonderfully with the juicy, savory, marinated chicken, with beautiful char marks from the kiss of a flame. Each poultry piece packs a sweet-and-spicy punch that can’t be found anywhere else at your cookouts. These Best Grilled Chicken Sandwiches are going to make your next barbeque a real bash!
Ingredients
For the sandwiches:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 6 hamburger buns
Optional toppings:
- 6 lettuce leaves
- tomatoes, to taste, sliced
- dill pickles, to taste, sliced
- mayonnaise, to taste
- avocado, to taste, sliced
Directions
Step 1 –Mix the oil, the honey, the lime juice, the chili powder, and the cumin in a resealable plastic bag.
Step 2 –Place the chicken inside the bag and close it tight.
Step 3 –Make sure the chicken pieces are fully coated in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 10 hours.
Step 4 –Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 5 –Grill the chicken breasts until they are no longer pink and reach 165 degrees F internally, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 6 –Toast the buns on the grill.
Step 7 –Place the chicken on the toasted buns and top with the lettuce, the tomatoes, the pickles, the mayonnaise, and the avocado.
Step 8 –Serve.
