Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Made with seasoned grilled chicken, crisp bacon, vibrant veggie slices, savory Swiss cheese, and a creamy ranch mayo all sandwiched between toasted burger buns. It's the ultimate sandwich!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 (5 oz each) chicken breast portions, (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, (plus more for brushing grill)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt (and black pepper)
• 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder (and onion powder)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tsp ranch seasoning*
• 4 hamburger buns, (bakery fresh or homemade, toasted)
• 4 deli slices Swiss cheese (or provolone cheese)
• 6 slices cooked bacon, (cut in half)
• 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, (halved, or 8 little gem lettuce leaves)
• 1 medium tomato, (sliced)
• 4 thin slices red onion, (rinsed under hot water and drained (optional))
• 1 medium avocado, sliced

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1For the grilled chicken: In a medium mixing bowl stir together olive oil and honey. Add chicken and toss well to coat each piece.
2. 2Sprinkle over salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper and toss to evenly coat.
3. 3Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 425 to 450 degrees. Clean grill grates and brush lightly with olive oil.
4. 4Place chicken on grill and cook about 3 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 165 °F in center.
5. 5Transfer chicken to a plate, immediately at cheese and let rest tented with foil for 3 minutes.
6. 6Meanwhile stir together mayonnaise and ranch seasoning in a small bowl.
7. 7Spread mayonnaise mixture over cut side of each of the 4 buns. Then over bottom bun halves layer over lettuce, bacon, tomato, grilled chicken, red onion, avocado and top with second bun half. Serve right away.