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Chicken Breast Sandwich

15-Minute Juicy Chicken Breast Sandwich Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 438
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices tomato
  • Thin slices red onion (optional)
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated or finely minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken to ½-inch thickness, then season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Stir together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the garlic mayo.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high. Sear chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden and 165°F. Rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Toast the split buns cut‑side down in the same skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until crisp.
  5. Spread garlic mayo on the buns, layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, and chicken. Close and serve immediately.

Notes

Pound the chicken to an even thickness; this is the only way to get it juicy and done at the same time as the crust. If you don’t have smoked paprika, the sandwich still tastes great without it. For extra flavor, rub a cut garlic clove on the toasted bun before spreading the mayo.