Grilled Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Recipes makes the best meal idea. The sweet and spicy marinade gives the chicken the best flavor and then making the chicken into a sandwich makes it a family favorite.

This chicken cooks evenly with the best texture and juicy center. If you loved Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe or Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken Sandwich then you will love the flavor of this hot honey grilled chicken sandwich.

Why This Recipe Works

We make a lot of chicken recipes because it is healthy, easy to cook and you can make it on the grill, oven, stovetop and even the air fryer.

My family loves hot honey and we have even made Hot Honey Chicken Wings, Hot Honey Pork Chops and Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza. So I knew that they would love this Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Ingredients

• Honey – You can also buy hot honey at the grocery store
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice such as avocado oil or vegetable oil
• Apple Cider Vinegar – Substitute with White Vinegar
• Cloves Garlic, minced – You can also use garlic powder
• Chicken Breasts – Butterflied and pounded to even thickness

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Variations Ideas

• Chicken – We prefer to make this recipe with chicken breast but you can also make with chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
• Marinade – Feel free to make the marinade with a different ingredients to change the flavor. Add in squeeze in fresh lemon juice, pickle juice, and red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor.

How to Make Grilled Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Step 1 – In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.

Step 2 – Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over, and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.

Step 3 – In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper. Warm over low heat until blended, then set aside to cool.

Step 4 – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. In the final minute, brush chicken with extra hot honey sauce then place on a wire rack to make sandwich.

Step 5 – Briefly toast brioche buns on the grill.

Step 6 – Spread mayo on each bun. Layer with lettuce, grilled chicken, coleslaw, and pickles, then drizzle with additional hot honey sauce. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Preparing Chicken – Make sure to butterfly and pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and stays juicy throughout.
• Marinating Chicken – While you can marinate for up to 24 hours, 8 hours typically gives the best flavor without making the meat too soft. 4 hours is the minimum marination time. Just don’t go beyond 24 hours, or the vinegar might start making the meat a bit too tender.
• Grilling Chicken – Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is full cooked with an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Serving Suggestions

Grilled Chicken Sandwich makes for a delicious quick dinner or a lunch. Serve this chicken sandwich with your favorite toppings such as slice cheese, bacon, and red onion.

Add your favorite side dishes such as potato chips, Smoked Potato Salad, Grilled French Fries, and Grilled Broccoli in Foil.