Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Burrata Cheese

Looking for a grilled chicken sandwich that is totally cravable? Look no further. This is topped with burrata cheese and sweet grilled peppers.

This grilled chicken sandwich is not your typical chicken breast on a hamburger bun. Nope! This one includes tender and juicy grilled chicken tenders piled on grilled ciabatta bread.

It’s topped with a ball of burrata cheese that gets smushed between the bread with grilled sweet peppers, hot honey and fresh-cracked black pepper. Fresh basil and arugula round it all out.

It tastes like one of those fancy sandwiches you’d find a fine restaurant, but it’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

• Chicken Tenders: Describe
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
• Sweet Peppers: Look for the mini peppers that are red, orange and yellow.
• Ciabatta Rolls: These
• Arugula Leaves
• Burrata Balls: You’ll find these in the deli section. They are so deliciously creamy when you break them open.
• Hot Honey
• Fresh Basil

Substitutions: Feel free to use skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs instead of tenders. Try spicier peppers, if you like heat. This is also great on brioche buns or sourdough bread. 

See the full recipe card below for servings and a full list of ingredients.

How to prepare a grilled chicken sandwich

Heat your grill to medium-low heat, around 275F degrees with a direct heat zone.

1. STEP ONE: Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken tenders, until they are about 1/4-inch thick.

2. STEP TWO: Place the tenders in a bowl and toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss the peppers with oil, salt and pepper.

3. STEP THREE: Cut the ciabatta rolls in half. Brush the inside with olive oil.

4. STEP FOUR: Grill the chicken tenders for about 3-4 minutes per side. Grill the peppers until they are charred. Grill the bread oil-side-down until it is golden brown, about 30-60 seconds.

5. STEP FIVE: For the peppers, cut off and discard the stems. Slice the peppers into strips. 

6. STEP SIX: To layer the sandwich start with the bottom piece of bread. Top with arugula, pepper slices and 2 chicken tenderloins. Add one ball of burrata cheese and smear the cheese open with two forks. Drizzle with hot honey. Finish with black pepper and torn basil leaves. Add the top half of bread. 

What to serve with grilled chicken sandwiches

This grilled chicken sandwich is best when served right away when the cheese is nice and melted and the lettuce is still crisp.

I love it with a side of Terra vegetable chips or sweet potato fries. Because this sandwich has some Italian flavors, it also pairs well with a pasta salad.

Storage

This sandwich doesn’t store very well because it will get soggy. If you want to save leftovers, store each component separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, build you’re sandwich when you’re ready for leftovers.