Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

⏱️ 25 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
Italian sandwich
Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutrition per Serving
665
Calories
47g
Protein
75g
Carbs
19g
Fat

This spicy grilled chicken sandwich has layers of flavor - Calabrian chili mayo, creamy mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, and peppery arugula.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken tenders
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped Calabrian chilis (adjust according to spice preference)
  • 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • flaky sea salt
  • black pepper
  • 16 oz. Ciabatta bread or rolls, sliced

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat grill to medium-high. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Let rest and then slice thinly against the grain.
  2. 2While chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and chopped Calabrian chilis. Set aside.
  3. 3While the chicken is resting, toss together arugula, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper.
  4. 4Spread Calabrian chili mayo over the bottom piece of bread. Top with sliced mozzarella cheese, the sliced chicken, and top with arugula. Wrap with parchment paper if desired.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Emily Dingmannn of myeverydaytable.com on myeverydaytable.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.