GRILLED CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES
Pesto and sweet red peppers really jazz up chicken sandwiches in this recipe. Everyone loves them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , For pesto, place the basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the pine nuts and remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Set aside., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Grill buns, covered, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over cut side of bun bottoms. Layer with chicken, provolone cheese and roasted red peppers. Spread pesto over cut side of bun tops; place over sandwiches.
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[email protected]This sandwich was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Sagor Barman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwich was very flavorful.
Muhammad Ilyas Arifi
[email protected]This sandwich is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rebecca Trapp
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The chicken, pesto, and cheese are all perfect together.
Dilip Shrestha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Kashif Ameen
[email protected]These sandwiches were a big hit at my last party. I made them ahead of time and they were still delicious the next day.
Saleem Khokhar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sandwiches are always delicious. I usually use a store-bought pesto sauce, but I'm thinking about trying to make my own next time.
Maleesha Weerasingha
[email protected]This sandwich was really easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lennnon Ramdial
[email protected]I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was delicious! I used a store-bought pesto sauce, but I think it would be even better with homemade pesto. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwich was very flavorful.
Ayden Obi
[email protected]This grilled chicken pesto sandwich was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. The sandwich was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.