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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Published March 29, 2015
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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Published March 29, 2015
2 minute read
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This yummy grilled chicken and pesto sandwich by Food Fanatic makes a great grab-and-go lunch. Lean grilled chicken is served with creamy pesto between two slices of french bread. If you don’t have a grill or would rather make this on a stovetop you can pan-fry the chicken breasts instead.

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 tablespoons roasted red peppers
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Butterfly the chicken breasts to create 4 thin chicken breasts. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and then sprinkle with spices (oregano, basil, salt and pepper).

Place the chicken breasts on the grill. Grill for 6 minutes, flip and grill for 6-7 more minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Meanwhile, slice the loaf of French bread into 4 sections. Split each section in half. Spread the pesto evenly on the 4 bottom halves of bread. Set aside.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the grill and slice into strips. Place chicken breasts onto the pesto-rubbed pieces of French bread. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese, several strips of roasted red peppers and a slice of tomato. Place top piece of bread on sandwiches.

(Optional) While the grill is still hot (but with the burners turned off), place sandwiches on the grill for 2-3 minutes. Serve sandwiches hot.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Per serving: Calories: 361; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 50mg; Sodium: 929mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 22g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 169mg; Iron: 5%; Vitamin A: 24%; Vitamin C: 24%; Calcium: 20% 

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