Grilled chicken breasts are flattened, seasoned with garlic powder and spices, then seared until golden and cooked through. Served on toasted buns with honey mustard and desired toppings for a straightforward sandwich.
Original recipe: www.spendwithpennies.com
Grilled Chicken Sandwich has a medium glycemic load of 16.8 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributors are hamburger buns (GL 16.3), brown sugar (GL 0.3), honey mustard sauce (GL 0.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.