Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe with Lettuce Bun
Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are a quick and easy dinner recipe! The chicken is marinated in BBQ Sauce, grilled to perfection, and sandwiched between a crispy lettuce bun. They're easily customizable and packed with flavor!
1Iceberg LettuceYou can also swap for gluten-free sandwich bread!
1Tomato
½Red Onion
⅓CupBBQ SauceI used Primal Kitchen Golden BBQ sauce with no added sugar.
¼CupPicklesI used Grillo's Dill Pickle Chips.
Instructions
Start by marinating the chicken breast in your choice of BBQ sauce for about an hour or overnight for maximum flavor!
Place each piece of chicken breast onto a grill that has been preheated to about 375 degrees. Grill chicken for about 5-8 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly. (Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness.)
Assemble the chicken sandwiches by adding the juicy chicken to a lettuce bun with tomato slices, red onion, pickles, and extra BBQ sauce! Enjoy!
Notes
How To Make a Lettuce Bun
To make a lettuce bun, start by peeling off the outer layer of the iceberg lettuce. Then, cut about a half inch off the top and bottom. It should leave you with a large enough bun for a few sandwiches.You can also cut the ball of lettuce into quarters and peel away what you need for buns.
Expert Tips
Marinate the chicken in barbeque sauce overnight in the refrigerator for a stronger flavor. (Make sure you cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a reusable cover.)
Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
Don't overcook the chicken or it will become dry! Check the internal temperature and remove from the grill when it's done.
If you have super thick cuts of chicken, use a meat mallet to thin them out to your desired thickness.
