Garlic Butter Lettuce, Tomato & Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients:

8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast or your favorite)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or a blend of parsley, oregano, and basil)

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Olive oil

Salt and black pepper

1–2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced

Green leaf lettuce or Romaine leaves

Mayonnaise

Optional: Slices of cheese (cheddar, provolone, Swiss), sliced avocado

Instructions:

1. Grill the Chicken:

• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high.
• Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
• Let rest a few minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.

1. Make the Garlic Butter:

• In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
• Stir until evenly combined.

1. Toast the Bread:

• Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
• Toast buttered side down on a skillet or griddle over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.

1. Prepare the Fillings:

• Wash and dry lettuce.
• Slice tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper.

1. Assemble the Sandwiches:

• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inside of each toasted bread slice.
• Layer with lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken slices, and optional cheese or avocado.
• Top with the second bread slice, garlic butter side out.

1. Serve:

• Slice sandwiches in half and serve warm while the bread is crispy and the chicken juicy.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes