Whole30 Savory Chicken Bagel Sandwich

Elevate your lunch routine with this Whole30 Savory Chicken Bagel Sandwich—a wholesome, flavor-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. This recipe features tender, smoky grilled chicken perfectly spiced with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil, nestled between homemade grain-free bagels made with almond flour and tapioca flour. The bagels are brushed with eggs and topped with a mix of black and white sesame seeds for an authentic, bakery-style finish. Layered with creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and grilled chicken, each bite delivers a delicious contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for those following a Whole30 or paleo lifestyle, this sandwich is a gluten-free, dairy-free delight that’s ready in under an hour and ideal for lunch, dinner, or an elevated picnic treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 Large eggs
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Tapioca flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 large Avocado
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.

Step 5

To make the bagel-inspired buns, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk 2 eggs until frothy. Add the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 7

Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each into a ball and gently flatten to form a bagel shape, creating a small hole in the middle if desired.

Step 8

Place bagels onto the lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with whisked egg and sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds.

Step 9

Bake the bagels for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 10

While the bagels are baking, grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Slice the avocado and tomato thinly.

Step 12

To assemble the sandwich, slice open the bagel buns, add a lettuce leaf, slices of tomato, grilled chicken, and avocado.

Step 13

Close the sandwich with the top half of the bagel bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1080.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2270.9

Total Fat 152.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 950.4mg	0%
Sodium 5643.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 125.5g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 789.5mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 2468.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 21.4%