Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe
grilled chicken with basil pesto, mozzarella, & tomato on toasted sourdough
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest.
- 2
Prepare the Sandwich
While the chicken is resting, slice the tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese. Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices on the grill or in a toaster.
- 3
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous layer of basil pesto on one side of each slice of toasted sourdough. Slice the grilled chicken and layer it on top of the pesto. Add slices of fresh mozzarella and tomato on top of the chicken. Top with another slice of sourdough, pesto side down.
- 4
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your Pesto Chicken Sandwich!
