Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe
Grilled chicken with pesto, roasted peppers, Goat cheese and Mozzarella cheese, on toasted Italian bread. Served with either our house salad, Caesar salad or soup
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Salad/Soup Options
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest.
- 2
Add Pesto
Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips and generously coat it with pesto sauce.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 3
Toast the Bread
While the chicken is resting, toast the slices of Italian bread on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On one slice of toasted bread, layer the pesto-coated chicken, followed by slices of roasted red peppers, crumbled goat cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with another slice of toasted bread.