Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, scallions, pesto, and mayo
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 3
Prepare the Ingredients
While the chicken is resting, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato and scallions.
- 4
Spread the Sauces
On each slice of the bread or roll, spread 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce on one side and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the other side.
- 5
Build the Sandwich
Slice the grilled chicken breasts into thick strips. Place the chicken on the pesto side of the bread, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and scallions. Top with the mayonnaise side of the bread.
- 6
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.