Greek Chicken Sandwich

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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 768kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3/4 tsp Garlic powder to taste
  • 3/4 tsp Dried oregano to taste
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice to taste
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil to taste

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Sandwich

  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 2 Brioche buns
  • 2 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Butter lettuce
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin

Sides

  • 1 cup Carrots peeled and cut into sticks or use baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup Hummus
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries

Chia Fresca

  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 16 oz Water
  • 2 TBSP Maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp Chia seeds
  • Pinch Salt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients as listed above.
  • Preheat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil for the marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside half the marinade for brushing on the buns.
  • Brush one side of the chicken breast with the remaining marinade and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the marinated side of the chicken on the grill or griddle pan. Brush the top with more marinade. Grill for about 6 minutes, then flip, brush with more marinade, and grill for another 6 minutes. Cover the grill or pan and cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Brush the inside of each brioche bun with the reserved marinade and lightly grill or toast until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise on both sides of each bun. Layer with butter lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, and red onion.
  • To make the chia fresca, combine all the ingredients together. Let sit for 5 minutes for the chia to bloom.
  • Serve the sandwiches with carrots and hummus, blueberries, and chia fresca.

Nutrition

Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 1256mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 13061IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 5mg

Greek Chicken Sandwich

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 768 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Marinade

  • 3/4 tsp Garlic powder to taste
  • 3/4 tsp Dried oregano to taste
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice to taste
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil to taste

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Sandwich

  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 2 Brioche buns
  • 2 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Butter lettuce
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin

Sides

  • 1 cup Carrots peeled and cut into sticks or use baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup Hummus
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries

Chia Fresca

  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 16 oz Water
  • 2 TBSP Maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp Chia seeds
  • Pinch Salt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients as listed above.
  • Preheat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil for the marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside half the marinade for brushing on the buns.
  • Brush one side of the chicken breast with the remaining marinade and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the marinated side of the chicken on the grill or griddle pan. Brush the top with more marinade. Grill for about 6 minutes, then flip, brush with more marinade, and grill for another 6 minutes. Cover the grill or pan and cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Brush the inside of each brioche bun with the reserved marinade and lightly grill or toast until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise on both sides of each bun. Layer with butter lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, and red onion.
  • To make the chia fresca, combine all the ingredients together. Let sit for 5 minutes for the chia to bloom.
  • Serve the sandwiches with carrots and hummus, blueberries, and chia fresca.

Nutrition

Calories: 768kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 41gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 1256mgFiber: 9gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 13061IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 346mgIron: 5mg
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