Description
Juicy grilled chicken, crisp tomatoes, and zesty mayo create a smoky, handheld meal. Charred on the stovetop with golden-brown toasted buns, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bold flavors in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
4 burger buns
2 large tomatoes
1/4 cup mayonnaise (olive oil-based)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp butter substitute (e.g., margarine or olive oil)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels to maximize browning
Season both sides with salt and pepper
Whisk olive oil and lemon juice for marinade
Coat chicken in marinade, refrigerate 10-15 minutes
Preheat cast-iron skillet until barely smoking
Grill chicken 5 min per side until cooked through
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing
Spread mayo on both buns
Layer tomato slices and chicken on bottom buns
Top with balsamic glaze if using
Brush bun cut sides with melted butter substitute
Place sandwiches on skillet 30 seconds per side until golden
Notes
Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking
Cast-iron skillet preserves heat for perfect char lines
Vegan option: substitute chicken with portobello mushrooms
Substitute buns with ciabatta or sourdough
For lower fat, use olive oil instead of butter substitute to toast buns
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg