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Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Honey Mustard

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Level
medium
Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Honey Mustard

Marinated grilled chicken breast sandwich with a smooth honey mustard sauce blending mayo, dijon mustard, and a hint of cayenne. Customize with your choice of lettuce, pickles, and condiments. The marinade of garlic, Worcestershire, and olive oil infuses the chicken with savory depth before grilling.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt(optional)
  • black pepper(optional)
  • 4 burger buns
  • lettuce(optional)
  • sandwich condiments, pickles, mayo, pepperoncinis(optional)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    greek yogurt0.75:1creamyadds dairy

    reduces fat content, tangier

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  • ¼ cup dijon mustard
    yellow mustard1:1condiment

    milder flavor and less sharp taste

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  • ¼ cup honey
    maple syrup1:1sweetener

    slightly different flavor profile

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  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or white distilled vinegar
    white distilled vinegar1:1acidic

    neutral substitution

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  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • teaspoon paprika
  • salt, to taste(optional)
  • black pepper, to taste(optional)

Method

9 steps
  1. 1

    Whisk together mayonnaise, dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and paprika until smooth and combined.

  2. 2

    Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl or plastic bag.

  4. 4

    Shake or mix until marinade is evenly coated over chicken.

  5. 5

    Marinate chicken for at least 25 minutes.

  6. 6

    Heat grill and grill chicken breasts on both sides until cooked through.

  7. 7

    Toast burger buns if desired.

  8. 8

    Spoon honey mustard sauce over cooked chicken breast.

  9. 9

    Assemble sandwich with chicken, sauce, lettuce, and desired condiments on bun.

Tips

Tip 1

Start with 0.25 cup honey in sauce and add more if you prefer it sweeter.

Tip 2

For best flavor, marinate chicken at least 25 minutes; longer marinating increases tenderness and flavor.

Good to Know

Storage

Store leftover honey mustard sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Make Ahead

Prepare honey mustard sauce up to 1 day ahead. Marinate chicken up to 4 hours in advance.

Serve With

Serve immediately while chicken and buns are warm.

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Common Mistakes

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Do not skip marinating time to avoid dry, flavorless chicken.

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Do not over-grill chicken to avoid it becoming tough and losing moisture.

Substitutions

apple cider vinegar
white distilled vinegar1:1acidic

neutral substitution

Full guide →
honey
maple syrup1:1sweetener

slightly different flavor profile

Full guide →
dijon mustard
yellow mustard1:1condiment

milder flavor and less sharp taste

Full guide →
mayonnaise
greek yogurt0.75:1creamyadds dairy

reduces fat content, tangier

Full guide →
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