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Crispy and Delicious Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Savor a homemade lunch with this crispy and delicious air fryer pesto chicken sandwich recipe. With only simple ingredients, this chicken pesto sandwich is a breeze to put together.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 470 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb about 2 medium thin chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- ¼ cup pesto
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup arugula
- 2 tbsp olive oil optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle both sides of your flattened chicken breasts with adobo seasoning (or other seasoned salt of your choice) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375° F and pop in your seasoned chicken. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Carefully flip the chicken and continue cooking for 2 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165° F. Ensure both sides are equally cooked.
- When both sides are cooked evenly, remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Each piece should be about 2 inches in length and width. Set aside.
- Wipe out the air fryer basket.
- Slice the ciabatta rolls in half.
- Start assembling your sandwiches by spreading the pesto on each slice of the ciabatta rolls.
- Top your sandwich with Swiss cheese, chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula. Add a pinch of salt on top and close with the other half. (As an optional step, lightly brush the tops and bottoms of the bread with olive oil to seal in the moisture within the bread. This also helps achieve the perfect golden brown and crunchiness.)
- Turn the air fryer setting to 350° F. Place the sandwiches in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and keep for an additional 3-5 minutes to ensure both sides are evenly cooked to your desired level of crispiness.(Alternatively, cook sandwiches over medium heat on a skillet until the first side is toasted and flip. The sandwiches are done when both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.)
- Enjoy your crispy air fryer pesto chicken sandwich!
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Notes
- Marinade Magic: Infuse your chicken with flavor by marinating it in a simple blend of olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper for around 30 minutes. This easy step ensures the meat juicy and is nicely seasoned on the inside.
- Temperature Check: Ensuring the perfect doneness by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer is crucial especially when it comes to air fryer chicken recipes. This helps prevent the chicken from undercooking or overcooking.
- Optimal Air Fryer Basket Placement: Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. Utilize the space efficiently by arranging the chicken in a single layer to let that hot air circulate to ensure your air fryer chicken pesto cooks evenly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
666IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 666IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.