Caprese Chicken Sandwich
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, marrying juicy chicken with fresh ingredients for a flavorful sandwich.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Chicken Breast
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Ripe Tomatoes
- Basil Pesto
- Ciabatta or Focaccia Bread
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and olive oil, marinating for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on a grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, slice your tomatoes and mozzarella for layering.
- Toast the bread halves lightly to give it a crunchy texture.
- Assemble the sandwich with pesto on the bottom half, followed by chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves, and drizzle with pesto or balsamic glaze.
- Top the sandwich with the other half of the bread, and warm in foil in the oven if desired.
- Slice and serve with a side of salad or sweet potato fries.
Notes
Serve on a rustic wooden board with freshly cracked pepper and torn basil leaves for an elevated presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caprese, Chicken, Sandwich, Italian, Summer, Fresh, Grilled Chicken