Chicken Caprese Sandwich
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Chicken Caprese Sandwich
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This beautifully simple Chicken Caprese Sandwich recipe takes all the flavors of a caprese salad and brings them together with succulent chicken and toasted Italian bread. Made with Italian gremolata and drizzled with a little olive oil, it's an easy and delicious way to use those fresh veggies and herbs in the summertime.
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Ingredients
Gremolata Spread
- 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
- olive oil
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded thinly
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 slices Italian bread
- 1 fresh ripe tomato sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese packed in water and sliced
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Make Gremolata SpreadIn a small bowl, mix together the finely chopped basil and parsley, the lemon zest, garlic paste, and olive oil. Set aside until ready to use.
- Make Caprese Chicken SandwichPour olive oil into a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breast on both sides with italian seasoning and kosher salt. Cook the chicken breast on the hot pan for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown, then flipping and cooking on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Take from the pan with tongs and set onto a plate to rest before serving.
- Add a light drizzle of olive oil to the pan, then place the slices of bread on it to toast. Once golden brown on one side, flip them over to toast the other side.
- Top with the slices of fresh mozzarella on one (or both!) slice of bread while the second side of the bread is toasting to melt slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove toasted bread from the heat and place them onto a serving plate.
- Slice the cooked chicken breast width-wise and place on top of the melted mozzarella cheese, then top with slices of tomato. Season lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add basil leaves and spoon on some of the gremolata. Add more cheese, if desired.
- Smoosh the second bread slice on top and enjoy!
Notes
- The chicken can be made up to 2-3 days ahead of time, keep it in the fridge in an airtight container and rewarm in a pan on medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
1048mg
(44%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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