Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Pesto Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Pesto is a delightful combination of juicy grilled chicken, flavorful basil pesto, and fresh toppings, all sandwiched between soft buns. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 4 sandwich buns
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 cup fresh arugula
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread basil pesto on the bottom halves of the buns. Place grilled chicken on the buns, top with provolone cheese, tomato slices, and arugula. Close sandwiches with the top buns.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the buns on the grill before assembling.
- You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
- Add roasted red peppers for a smoky twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
