Easy Chicken Sandwich Recipe For Quick Weekday Lunches

By Devi Poojari

December 28, 2025

A simple and delicious chicken sandwich is all about using fresh ingredients and ensuring that each bite contains all the dietary nutrients one might require on a daily basis. Whether it is for a light meal or for a quick snack to pack for the road, this recipe is easily adaptable depending on the kind of ingredients one has in stock.

INGREDIENTS

2 slices whole wheat bread 1 chicken breast ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 lettuce leaves 4-5 slices tomatoes 1 teaspoon chilli flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste

STEP 1

Add the chilli flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a dish along with the olive oil and mix well.

STEP 2

Coat the chicken breast with the seasoning and marinate it for 20-25 minutes while bringing a grill pan to heat.

STEP 3

Place the chicken breast to cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side and 3-4 minutes on the second side.

STEP 4

Cool slightly before shredding into pieces and mixing it with some mayonnaise.

STEP 5

Toast the slices of bread lightly before placing the lettuce, tomatoes and shredded chicken mixture over one of them.

STEP 6

Top it with a second slice of toasted bread, press lightly and cut into two crossways. Serve immediately.