Chicken Pesto Sandwich (Print Version)

Grilled chicken cutlets with pesto and melted mozzarella on toasted ciabatta rolls.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Marinade & Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pesto

05 - 1/3 cup basil pesto

→ Sandwich Assembly

06 - 4 ciabatta rolls or sandwich buns
07 - 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
08 - 1 tomato, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 1 tablespoon butter, for toasting buns

# Directions:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets for even cooking.
02 - Toss the cutlets in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
04 - During the final minute of cooking, lay a slice of mozzarella on each cutlet and cover briefly to melt.
05 - Butter the cut sides of the ciabatta rolls and toast in a pan until golden and crisp.
06 - Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each roll, then layer 1 tablespoon of pesto over the top.
07 - Stack baby spinach or arugula, sliced tomato, and the warm chicken cutlet with melted mozzarella on the bottom half of each roll.
08 - Place the top half of each roll over the assembled layers and serve immediately while warm.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes twice as good
  • The melted mozzarella over warm chicken turns a regular sandwich into something you actually crave
02 -
  • Overcooking the chicken cutlets happens fast since they are thin so set a timer
  • Letting the cheese melt on the chicken instead of on the bread keeps everything warmer when you eat
03 -
  • Pound the cutlets to an even thickness before cooking for the most consistent results
  • Warm the pesto slightly before spreading so it goes on smoothly instead of tearing the bread

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