Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe
focaccia bread, almond pesto, tomato, red onion, havarti cheese, spinach
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Ingredients
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Bread
Pesto
Sandwich Filling
Method
Pesto Preparation
- 1
Make the Almond Pesto
In a food processor, combine the almonds, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a bit more olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
Chicken Preparation
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Sandwich Assembly
- 3
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread a generous amount of almond pesto on the bottom half of the bread. Layer the sliced chicken breast, tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion, Havarti cheese, and fresh spinach on top. Place the top half of the focaccia bread over the sandwich. Optionally, you can press down slightly to help the ingredients meld together.
- 4
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately, or wrap it up for a delicious meal on the go!
