Sauté red onion with olive oil in pan over low heat until translucent and tender. Remove from heat.
Fire up the grill to high for direct heat grilling. Clean and oil your grates.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Place the breast on the hottest part of the grill 2 minutes.
Using tongs, lift each breast, rotate 45 degrees and then place them back on the grill.
After 2 to 4 minutes, lift the chicken breasts with tongs and flip them over.
Grill for 2 more minutes and then rotate again 45 degrees to make our grill marks on this side.
Continue grilling for another 1 to 2 minutes until juices run clear and then add the cheese. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from grill and let rest.
Toast buns over direct heat until brown.
Assemble sandwich with spring mix on the buns, then add chicken and onions. Add reduced balsamic vinegar as a final touch.