Caprese Chicken Sandwich
A mouthwatering sandwich featuring tender grilled chicken, creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant pesto, all tucked between crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Heirloom tomatoes (or ripe red tomatoes)
- Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Crusty ciabatta, focaccia, or baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, lemon juice)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, salt, and Italian herbs in a bowl, then let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into thick rounds.
- Prepare the bread by slicing it and optionally toasting it on the grill.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering the chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, and basil on the bread.
- Finish with another slice of bread and optionally grill the assembled sandwich for a warm, melty finish.
Notes
Serve with sweet potato fries or a fresh green salad, and consider drizzling balsamic glaze for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caprese, Chicken, Sandwich, Grilled Chicken, Italian, Pesto