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Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Grilled rosemary bread is a delicious base for this grilled chicken caprese sandwich featuring fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, farmer's market tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 61273 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley , minced
  • ½ lemon , juiced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 10 ounce Loaf of sourdough bread , (I used rosemary flavored), cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 8 ounce log fresh mozzarella cheese , sliced into ¼ inch rounds
  • 10-12 medium campari tomatoes* , about 11 ounces
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze

Instructions

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  1. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper in a medium size bowl. Add the chicken breasts and and turn to coat and let the chicken stand at room temperature.
  2. Light a grill and set to high or prepare a grill pan on the stove and heat to medium high heat. Discard the marinade and add the chicken to the grill or pan and season with more salt and pepper. After about 3-4 minutes, turn the chicken breasts. Cook for another 3 minutes or until nice grill marks form. If on the grill, turn off one side of the grill and move chicken to that side, cover and cook until chicken has an internal temperature of 185 degrees. If on the stove, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook until chicken has an internal temperature of 185 degrees. Slice the chicken and set aside.
  3. While chicken is cooking, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil to each cut side of the bread and grill until lightly browned.
  4. Cut the bread into 3 slices for each half. Layer each slice with 3-4 slices of chicken, a few slices of mozzarella cheese and top with tomato slices. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar or glaze and top with basil leaves. Season with more salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

  • *During the winter months, I choose medium-size campari tomatoes that I find at Costco. They seem to pack the most flavor, are sold in clusters clinging to the vine and are reminiscent of the sweetness of summer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 612.73kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 46.88g (16%) Protein 34.42g (69%) Fat 32.06g (49%) Saturated Fat 11.3g (57%) Cholesterol 104.07mg (35%) Sodium 854.09mg (36%) Potassium 305.32mg (9%) Fiber 2.25g (9%) Sugar 3.1g (6%) Vitamin A 523.88IU (10%) Vitamin C 7.66mg (9%) Calcium 367.67mg (37%) Iron 3.77mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61273

% Daily Value*

Calories 612.73kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 46.88g 16%
Protein 34.42g 69%
Fat 32.06g 49%
Saturated Fat 11.3g 57%
Cholesterol 104.07mg 35%
Sodium 854.09mg 36%
Potassium 305.32mg 6%
Fiber 2.25g 9%
Sugar 3.1g 6%
Vitamin A 523.88IU 10%
Vitamin C 7.66mg 9%
Calcium 367.67mg 37%
Iron 3.77mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.