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Chicken Caprese Sandwich

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 581 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Make Caprese Chicken SandwichPour olive oil into a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. Take from the pan with tongs and set onto a plate to rest before serving.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove toasted bread from the heat and place them onto a serving plate.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

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

% 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.