Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Herb Mayo
Juicy grilled chicken breast topped with creamy herb mayo, spinach, and tomato on toasted brioche buns. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, garlic powder, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cheddar cheese slices
- 2 brioche buns
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 leaves spinach
- 2 tomato slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season the 2 chicken breasts with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on the inside of each brioche bun. Place 4 spinach leaves on the bottom bun, then top with 2 tomato slices.
- Step 3: Place the rested chicken breasts on top of the tomatoes, then add 2 cheddar cheese slices. Close with the top bun.









