Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches
Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious and satisfying lunch option that is perfect for those who crave a combination of juicy grilled chicken, zesty pesto sauce, and warm crusty bread. This recipe features tender and flavorful chicken breasts marinated in a spicy and herbaceous pesto sauce, grilled to perfection, and served on a toasted roll with a dollop of homemade pesto sauce. The result is a mouthwatering sandwich that is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch idea or a crowd-pleasing meal to impress your guests, these grilled pesto chicken sandwiches are sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about12 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed with aknife
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Koshersalt
- 4 soft hoagie rolls, split
- Four1/4-inch-thick slices of mozzarella
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
- Cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise and use a meat mallet to pound each piece to an even thickness of approximately 3/4inch. In a medium bowl, mix the chicken with 1 tablespoon of oil, 3/4 teaspoonof salt, crushed red pepper, and fennel seed
- Brush the inside of the rolls with the remainingtablespoon of oil.
- Grill the chicken for 8 to 9 minutes on eachside, turning once until fully cooked. Add a slice of mozzarella cheese on topof each chicken piece during the last few minutes of cooking
- Grill the rolls with the oiled side down for around1 minute, or until lightly charred and warmed.
- Spread some pesto on the bottom half of each roll. Add a slice of tomato, a piece of chicken, the remaining pesto, and the tophalves of the rolls.
Notes
- Calories: 575
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Carbohydrate: 50g
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 50gFat: 30gSodium: 815mg
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