Like a sun-drenched southern California daydream… this California Chicken Sandwich is as laid back as the golden state’s sunny skies! Drenched in savory ranch, and piled high with crispy bacon and creamy avocado slices, this gourmet grilled chicken sandwich recipe will be love at first bite!
Go ahead and give your ordinary grilled chicken a flavor packed west coast makeover.
One part fresh, one part super tasty, this California chicken sandwich is nothing less than a California dream come true!
Monica writes: “Absolutely delicious. Even my fussiest eater enjoyed this.”
To make this sandwich truly epic, we start with an out-of-this-world amazing ranch marinated chicken.
Then, after your chicken has been marinated and grilled to perfection, you build your sandwich by decking it out with crispy bacon and perfectly ripened slices of avocados.
If you want to take it one step further, you can even transform your sandwich into a copycat Red Robin chicken sandwich. All you’ll need to add is a slice of tomato and a slice of provolone cheese. That’s it!
Honestly, this sandwich leaves me drooling every time I think about it Just like when I make my Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches, juicy Grilled Chicken in Italian Dressing, and dreamy Homemade Chicken Gyros!
So what are you waiting for?
Here’s what you’ll need to get your dreamy bacon avocado chicken sandwich started…
Ingredients
The secret to amazing chicken is a great marinade. That’s why I’ve created the perfect marinade to help you grill up juicy ranch-infused chicken!
For your ranch marinade chicken you’ll need these ingredients…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Thin sliced or flattened. If you need to flatten your chicken, don’t miss my instructions for flattening chicken in the recipe card below.
- Hidden Valley Ranch Mix – Use store bought packets or make your own fabulous Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch.
- Avocado Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
Then, finish building your spectacularly simple grilled chicken sandwich recipe with these ingredients…
- Hamburger Buns – For best results, I like to use this Soft Hamburger Buns Recipe.
- Fresh Avocado
- Leaf Lettuce
- Cooked Bacon – Use my Oven Bacon Recipe for perfectly crispy bacon.
- Ranch Dressing
If you love Copycat Recipes and want to build a copycat Red Robin California chicken sandwich… you’ll also need a tomato and some provolone cheese!
How To Make a California Chicken Sandwich
You’re not going to believe how EASY it is to make a California chicken sandwich using my ranch chicken marinade.
First you’ll need to grab a bowl, whisk, ingredients, and a gallon sized freezer bag.
Then do this…
1. Combine all your marinade ingredients in mixing bowl and whisk until well everything is well combined.
2. Pour the mixture into a gallon size Freezer Bag.
3. Add the thin sliced or flattened Chicken to the Freezer Bag, and transfer to refrigerator to marinate.
4. Flip your bag multiple times as your chicken marinates.
5. You can grill your pre-marinated chicken on the grill outside or on a grill pan inside as instructed in the recipe card below.
6. Then top off with the California Chicken Sandwich toppings and a delicious burger bun, and ENJOY!
Trust me, Summer Grilling Recipes don’t get any tastier or rewarding than this simple grilled chicken sandwich recipe!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Your Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Turn your chicken sandwich into a fabulous feast when you serve it up alongside some Seasoned Potato Wedges or Greek French Fries.
Then, finish off your chicken dinner with some taste bud pleasing Sweet Coleslaw Recipe or Broccoli Salad Recipe with bacon.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this tasty bacon ranch chicken sandwich…
Mellissa writes: “Amazing.”
Monica writes: “Absolutely delicious. Even my fussiest eater enjoyed this.”
More Delicious Sandwich Ideas
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Salmon Sandwich Recipe
Crockpot
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Beef
BBQ Burger
Appetizers
Roast Beef Sliders Recipe
Breakfast
Breakfast Sliders Recipe
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California Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
Easy Ranch Marinade
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thin cut or flattened
- 2 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix , two 1 oz. packets OR 6 Tbsp Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch
- 1/2 cup Avocado Oi, or Canola Oil
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- 4 Hamburger Buns, OR use this Soft Hamburger Buns Recipe
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked using my Oven Bacon Recipe to achieve perfect crispy bacon
- 2 Avocados, sliced
- 4 pieces Leaf Lettuce
- 2 Tbsp. Ranch Dressing, use your favorite ranch dressing
Instructions
- Gather your ranch chicken marinade ingredients.
- In small mixing bowl, combine Red Wine Vinegar, Oil and Ranch Powder Mix, and stir well.
- Add mixture and chicken to Freezer Ziploc Bag.
- Place in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours or overnight, turning and flipping several times.
- When ready for dinner, remove the chicken from the bag, toss the marinade out, and get ready to grill!
- Grill your pre-marinated chicken on the grill outside (8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees or until internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees), or on a grill pan inside.
- Build your California chicken sandwich… bun, grilled chicken, fresh avocado slices, bacon, ranch dressing and lettuce, and ENJOY!!
Notes
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