Grilled Chicken & Veggie Sandwiches

 $8.68 total / $1.45 per sandwich

 These little gems have been in our dinner rotation for years. I honestly can't tell you how something so low in fat and calories can be so satisfying, but this sandwich does it. We keep it simple with a mix of grilled and fresh vegetables, chicken breast, and balsamic vinegar smashed between two roll halves. I'm telling you, it doesn't get more straightforward or delicious than this.

Nutritional Highlight: Balsamic Vinegar. This vinegar is made from grapes so it has a rich and tangy flavor with very little added calories. It is a source of calcium, iron, potassium, and manganese while also containing polyphenols to help ward off certain cancers, heart disease and help stabilize cholesterol levels through reducing the oxidation capacity of LDL cholesterol. 

Grilled Chicken & Veggie Sandwiches (serves 4-6)

2 or 3 medium to large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

10 oz bag of Spinach or smaller
2 Tomatoes, roma or hothouse, sliced

1 Red Onion, thickly sliced into rings
1 Zucchini, sliced thinly on the diagonal
4-6 Hard Rolls, from your local bakery
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Garlic Salt
Pepper

Heat your grill to medium for about 5 minutes or until hot.

Butterfly each chicken breast to make two thin halves of chicken. Detach each piece. Pound chicken out to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with garlic salt.

Brush the onion and zucchini with olive oil. Season with garlic salt and pepper if desired.

Place chicken and vegetables straight on the grill. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip chicken and vegetables carefully with tongs. Close grill lid and cook another 3-4 minutes.

Remove chicken and vegetables from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Check your chicken for doneness by cutting into the thickest breast and make sure the juices run clear and there is no pink.

Plate each sandwich by layering one bun side with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (be careful because a lot can come out at once if you are not thinking about it!), chicken breast half, grilled vegetables, 1-2 fresh tomato slices, a handful of spinach, and one more drizzle of balsamic vinegar on the underside of the top bun. Smash this all together, or hold with a toothpick if needed, and devour!

Nutritional Analysis:

Per sandwich: 259 calories, 4.3g fat (1.5g saturated, .4g polyunsaturated, 1.3g monounsaturated), 32.4g carbohydrate, 23.7g protein. Very high in Vitamin A and Iron. High in Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, and Manganese.

 (this will vary depending on bun used and amount of ingredients per sandwich)