Whole30 Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this Whole30 Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich—a fresh, flavor-packed twist on a classic. This recipe swaps out traditional bread for crisp romaine lettuce leaves, making it both gluten-free and grain-free while staying fully Whole30 compliant. Tender, smoky grilled chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and a robust blend of spices, then layered with juicy tomato slices, creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, and a dollop of Whole30-approved mayonnaise. Perfect for a lighter lunch or an easy, nutritious dinner, these lettuce-wrapped subs are quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and bursting with satisfying textures and bold, wholesome flavors. Whether you're following Whole30 or simply looking for a healthier sandwich option, this recipe promises to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 4 tablespoons Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper together.
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Once marinated, grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, slice the tomato and red onion thinly. Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, and slice it thinly.
Spread Whole30 compliant mayonnaise on one side of the romaine lettuce leaves.
Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
To assemble the sandwich, take two romaine leaves and place slices of chicken on one leaf. Top with tomato slices, red onion slices, and avocado slices. Place another lettuce leaf on top to create a sub-style sandwich.
Repeat the assembly for the remaining ingredients to create four lettuce-wrapped sub sandwiches.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 334 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 4703 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.7 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2365 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
