Description

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!

Ingredients

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Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly:

4 sandwich buns
½ cup basil pesto
4 slices provolone cheese
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 cup fresh arugula

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Instructions

Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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.

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.

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.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

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