Garlic Butter Lettuce Tomato Chicken (Print)

Juicy grilled chicken, garlic butter, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread for a satisfying handheld meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices thick-cut gluten-free bread

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 120 g unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Chicken

06 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
07 - Olive oil, for brushing
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Build

09 - 1-2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
10 - Green leaf or Romaine lettuce leaves
11 - Mayonnaise, for spreading

→ Optional Additions

12 - Cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese slices
13 - Sliced avocado

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts dry and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 75°C. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
02 - Mix softened butter, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir until fully combined and aromatic.
03 - Spread a generous layer of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast bread slices, buttered side down, for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.
04 - Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Slice tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Prepare cheese slices and/or avocado, if using.
05 - Spread mayonnaise on the untoasted side of each bread slice. Top with lettuce, tomato, and sliced grilled chicken. Add optional cheese or avocado. Place another bread slice on top, toasted side outward. Press gently and slice in half.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Serve immediately for the crispiest bread texture.
02 - Store grilled chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days and garlic butter for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
03 - Substitute mayonnaise with pesto, hummus, or Greek yogurt for varied flavors.
04 - Add extra red pepper flakes or pepper jack cheese for additional heat.

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