Just Grilled Chicken Recipe
Grilled chicken, basil mayo, sharp provolone, tomato, red onion, baby greens
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Basil Mayo
Method
Grilling the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides of the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 3
Add Cheese
During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of sharp provolone cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Making Basil Mayo
- 4
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic clove, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the basil mayo and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 6
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the tomato and red onion thinly.
- 7
Build the Sandwich
On a plate, place a grilled chicken breast with melted provolone cheese. Spread a generous amount of basil mayo on top, then layer with sliced tomato, red onion, and a handful of baby greens.
- 8
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken sandwich immediately while hot. Enjoy!