This lip-smacking ponzu chicken sandwich is a delightful combination of tender grilled chicken, tangy ponzu sauce, and crunchy vegetables. Served on a soft bun, it is a perfect meal that satisfies both your cravings and hunger. The marinade infuses the chicken with incredible flavors, while the ponzu sauce adds a refreshing zing to the sandwich. A crowd-pleasing option for lunch or dinner, this recipe is simple to make and bursting with deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ponzu sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- In a shallow dish, pour 3/4 cup of ponzu sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the buns and toppings. Toast the buns if desired.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the chicken on the preheated grill or skillet for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush each chicken breast with the remaining 1/4 cup of ponzu sauce.
- Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
- Once the cheese has melted, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing a chicken breast on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and red onion.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the bun.
- Serve the ponzu chicken sandwiches immediately and enjoy!
