Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich
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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich
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Try this grilled chicken pesto sandwich made with fresh ingredients for lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces mozzarella sliced
- 1 loaf focaccia sliced into 4 pieces, each cut in half horizontally (or your favorite type of bread)
- ½ cup basil pesto or more to taste
- 1 large tomato sliced
- romaine lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Lightly brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush and oil the grill grate.
- Place the chicken on the grill directly over the fire and cook until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes on each side. About 2 minutes before the chicken is ready, place a slice of cheese on each breast half, cover the grill and allow the cheese to melt. (The internal temperature of the chicken should read 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.)
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. Spread the bread slices with pesto. Arrange one breast half on each of the 4 bread pieces. Top with tomato slices and lettuce. Serve warm.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Sandwiches should be assembled before serving. Any sandwich components that are leftover can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheating grilled chicken: While this sandwich tastes great with cold chicken, if you’d like to reheat the chicken, add it to a skillet with water or chicken broth and simmer over low heat with a lid for 10 minutes or until chicken is warmed through. This will keep it from drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1221mg
(51%)
Potassium
523mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1205IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1221mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1205IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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