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.
Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or white distilled vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- salt, to taste(optional)
- black pepper, to taste(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together mayonnaise, dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and paprika until smooth and combined.
- 2
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- 3
Combine chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl or plastic bag.
- 4
Shake or mix until marinade is evenly coated over chicken.
- 5
Marinate chicken for at least 25 minutes.
- 6
Heat grill and grill chicken breasts on both sides until cooked through.
- 7
Toast burger buns if desired.
- 8
Spoon honey mustard sauce over cooked chicken breast.
- 9
Assemble sandwich with chicken, sauce, lettuce, and desired condiments on bun.
Tips
Start with 0.25 cup honey in sauce and add more if you prefer it sweeter.
For best flavor, marinate chicken at least 25 minutes; longer marinating increases tenderness and flavor.
Good to Know
Store leftover honey mustard sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Prepare honey mustard sauce up to 1 day ahead. Marinate chicken up to 4 hours in advance.
Serve immediately while chicken and buns are warm.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip marinating time to avoid dry, flavorless chicken.
Do not over-grill chicken to avoid it becoming tough and losing moisture.