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Ultimate Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Ultimate Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a flavorful culinary delight combining succulent chicken, basil pesto, and fresh mozzarella, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 594

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Pesto
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Basil Pesto
Sandwich Components
  • 4 slices Hearty Bread
  • 1 whole Tomato sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1 cup Alfalfa Sprouts
  • 4 slices Fresh Mozzarella

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Grill Pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium high heat or heat a grill pan.
  2. Arrange the chicken on a platter.
  3. Whisk 1 tablespoon basil pesto with the olive oil and brush to coat the chicken on both sides.
  4. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes and then flip. Continue to grill for an additional 5 minutes or until cooked through. Internal temperature should read 165˚F on an instant read thermometer.
  5. Toast the bread on the grill for 1 minute on each side.
  6. Brush the remaining pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
  7. Build the sandwich by layering two slices of mozzarella on two separate pieces of bread.
  8. Top the cheese with the chicken and then arrange the tomato slices on top.
  9. Sprinkle the sprouts over the tomatoes and top with the remaining slices of bread.
  10. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 68gFat: 21gSodium: 912mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional vegetables or different types of bread to suit your taste.

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