Caprese Chicken Sandwich
A delightful Caprese Chicken Sandwich featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil pesto, all nestled in crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella
- 2 Ripe Tomatoes
- ½ cup Basil Pesto
- 2 pieces Crusty Bread (Ciabatta, Focaccia, or Baguette)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Toast the bread on the grill for a few minutes until golden and crispy.
- Assemble your sandwich starting with the grilled chicken, followed by mozzarella, tomatoes, and drizzle of pesto.
- Secure with the top slice of bread and press gently.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or harissa. Leftovers can be stored wrapped in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, caprese, grilled chicken, mozzarella, basil pesto, summer recipe