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Close-up of a juicy grilled chicken sandwich with fresh lettuce, tomato, and creamy sauce on a toasted brioche bun.

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

If you’re craving a delicious sandwich with tons of flavor, this chipotle chicken sandwich recipe is just what you need. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and paired with toasted brioche buns, fresh tomato slices, lettuce, and jack cheddar make this a meal you’ll want to make again and again. And the best part? It’s an easy recipe that takes only 25 minutes to make and costs just $25 for a family of four.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, chipotle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 408kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

Sandwich

  • 4 chicken thighs or skinless chicken breasts as a great substitute
  • 4 toasted brioche buns ciabatta rolls, or Italian bread
  • Lettuce romaine or iceberg
  • 2 tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 4 slices pepper jack gouda cheese, or your favorite variety

Chipotle Marinade

  • Olive oil for grilling
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Quick Chipotle Sauce

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchp
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

Make the Chipotle Marinade

  • Using an immersion blender, combine mayonnaise, garlic, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, honey, and kosher salt. Blend until smooth to create a creamy chipotle marinade.
    Fresh homemade marinate in a container held by hands on a wooden counter.

Marinate the Chicken

  • Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
    Adding marinade to raw chicken in a glass bowl on a kitchen counter.
  • Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Let marinate for a couple of minutes while you prepare the grill or make your homemade chipotle sauce if making it. Store bought chipotle sauce works as well.
    Gloved hands mixing marinated chicken pieces in a glass bowl on a wooden surface.

Make Chipotle Sauce

  • In a bowl, add your mayo, mustard, ketchup, Adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers), smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt (to taste) and mix.
    Mixing sauces in a white bowl on a wooden table for a flavorful dressing recipe.

Heat the Grill

  • Preheat your grill or large skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
    Hand seasoning a grill pan with oil for a non stick cooking surface.

Grill the Chicken

  • Once the grill or pan are heated, place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (use a quick-read thermometer for accuracy).
    Marinated chicken thighs sizzling on a grill pan with steam rising, held with tongs for a delicious meal.
  • For nice grill marks, avoid moving the chicken too much while it cooks.
    Grilled chicken thighs with savory char marks on a white plate, perfect for a delicious meal.
  • I didn't want my cheese melted but if you do, during the last minute of grilling, place a slice of your cheese of choice on each piece of chicken to melt.
    Close-up of a grilled chicken burger with cheese, tomato, and lettuce on a black plate, ready to be served.

Toast the Buns

  • Lightly toast the brioche buns or ciabatta bread on the grill or in a skillet with a little butter for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
    Toasting burger buns in a skillet with hands turning them gently.

Assemble the Sandwiches

  • Spread the chipotle mayonnaise on the top and bottom halves of the buns.
    Woman spreading peanut butter on toast with a spoon on a black plate.
  • Add a layer of lettuce and tomato slices to the bottom bun.
    Open-faced sandwich with fresh tomato and lettuce on a toasted bun, placed on a black plate, in warm kitchen lighting.
  • Place the grilled chicken with melted (or not melted) cheese on top - close it up and enjoy!
    Hand placing bun on a delicious grilled chicken sandwich with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a black plate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 2965mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg