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Caprese sandwich with grilled chicken on Italian bread on a cutting board

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Author: Stephanie Kay

This quick, easy, and protein-packed chicken Caprese sandwich is perfect for a healthy lunch or simple dinner.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and season both sides generously with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  2. On a grill, or in a grill pan with a drizzle of olive oil, on medium-high heat, place the chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, turning only once, until cooked through or an internal temperature of 165 ºF is reached. Once cooked, remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 1-2 minutes, before slicing into thin strips.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, slice the mozzarella and tomato into 1/4 – 1/2-inch thick slices and set aside.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked and is resting, slice the ciabatta in half, reduce the grill to medium heat, and place the bread on the grill or pan, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes until golden. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside. (You can also turn an oven to broil and place the ciabatta in the oven, cut side up, for 1-2 minutes until toasted.)
  5. Once the bread is toasted, assemble your sandwich; spread the bottom half of each toasted ciabatta with pesto, then layer with sliced chicken, sliced mozzarella, tomato slices, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.

Nutrition

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