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Grilled chicken sandwich with melted cheese, pickled onions, lettuce, and tomato on toasted ciabatta bread served on a white plate.

Grilled Spicy Chicken Sandwich

This grilled spicy chicken sandwich is made with yogurt-marinated chicken, toasted ciabatta, mustard, fresh vegetables, and pickled onions. A simple homemade recipe with bold flavor and no frying. 
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional time1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large chicken breast butterflied and cut into 2 fillets
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Sandwich:

  • 2 ciabatta rolls halved
  • 2 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 lettuce leaves sliced
  • 2 slices cheese
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • Mayonnaise for spreading
  • Red pickled onions

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Add 1 large chicken breast (butterflied and cut into 2 fillets) and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.  
  • Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken fillets for a few minutes on each side until fully cooked and lightly charred, then let them rest for a few minutes.  
  • Slice 2 ciabatta rolls in half and toast them in the same pan until lightly golden.  
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of mustard on the bottom halves of the ciabatta rolls. Top with 2 sliced lettuce leaves, the grilled chicken, 2 slices of cheese, and 1 sliced tomato, then add red pickled onions. Spread mayonnaise on the top halves and close the sandwiches. 

Notes

Marinate for Better Flavor: I like to let the chicken sit for at least 30 minutes so the yogurt tenderizes it properly.  
Don’t Overcook: Cook just until done to keep the chicken juicy; overcooking dries it out quickly.  
Toast in the Same Pan: I always toast the ciabatta in the same pan to pick up the flavor left from the chicken. 

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1764mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2625IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg