Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

You will love the combination of chicken, bacon and ranch for the ultimate grilled chicken sandwich. We make grilled chicken often to meal prep for the week and this sandwich is one of our favorite meals to make with it.

It is packed with flavor and everyone can add their favorite toppings. If you love this sandwich, then you may also love Chicken Breakfast Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe, Chick-fil-a Cool Wrap and Blackstone Chicken Caprese Sandwich.

Why This Recipe Works

My family loves when I make this Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Everyone loves to add their favorite toppings including Dill Pickles, Tomato Slices, and slices of cheese. It is a hearty sandwich that is both filling and bursting with flavor and can be made with your preferences.

If you have tried out Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas than this sandwich recipe is for you! This simple instructions sandwich is perfect for a weeknight meal or for your next game day party, like in our Slow-Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches made with cream cheese for a delicious slow cooker recipe.

Ingredients 

• Chicken Breasts – Filleted into thin pieces. We like to try to grill about the same size chicken breast
• Ranch Dressing Mix – Use the packet or make Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Lemon Juice – For the best flavor, we recommend using fresh lemon juice
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, see Garlic Powder Substitutes
• Hoagie Rolls – Use any type of sub rolls. We have even made with sourdough bread, hamburger buns, or make into a wrap with flour tortillas.
• Bacon – Use cooked strips of bacon. You can even use Turkey Bacon
• Provolone Cheese – Use cheese of your choice. Other options include, Monterey Jack cheese, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
• Avocado – Slice a ripe avocado for amazing flavor

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How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic powder.  You can even add in chopped chives or onion powder for even more flavor.

Step 2 – Add in the chicken, toss well to coat the chicken. Marinade the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Step 3 – Place the chicken directly on the grill grates and grill the chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 4 – Move the chicken to a separate plate to rest for at least 5 minutes.

Step 5 – Then it’s time to assemble the sandwiches. Spread the ranch dressing on the bottom side of the hoagie roll. 

Step 6 – Top with lettuce, tomato, chicken breasts (2 per sandwich), avocado slices, cheese and 2 bacon slices per sandwich.  Drizzle more ranch dressing and Dijon Mustard on top if you prefer, then top with the top part of the hoagie and the sandwich is ready to serve and enjoy!  

Expert Tips

• Grilling Chicken – It’s best to use an internal-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees before serving.
• Prepare Grill – Preheat the grill over medium high heat (400 degrees F) and rub the grill grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking onto the grill.  
• Prepare Chicken – Make sure that the chicken does not get over cooked based on the thickness of your chicken.  We recommend grilling chicken about the same size thickness to ensure that your grill chicken evenly.
• Hoagie Buns – We like to serve this sandwich with toasted buns. You can easily toast on the grill with a little melted spread or place in the oven for an extra crunch my entire family loves.
• Stove Top – If you prefer, you can also cook chicken on the stove top over medium heat in a cast iron skillet.

How Long to Marinate Chicken

After combining the marinade ingredients, coat the chicken completely with the marinade in a bowl or a large freezer bag. Allow the chicken to marinade for at least an hour for best results.

Place the chicken in the fridge while it marinades then it is ready to grill.

Serving Recommendation

This Grilled Chicken Recipe makes the perfect lunch or dinner. Serve with a delicious salad, Grilled French Fries, Blackstone Sweet Potato Fries and Grilled Broccolini.

It is a great recipe to serve with your leftover grilled chicken breast with your favorite toppings. We have even served with Ranch Dip made with buttermilk for even more ranch flavor.

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