Chicken Pesto Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)
Warm ciabatta filled with seasoned chicken, melty mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and rich pesto for a delicious Italian-inspired sandwich.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 450g)
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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Salt to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
→ For the Sandwiches
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4 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half horizontally
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4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided (optional)
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⅓ cup pesto, divided
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170g fresh mozzarella, sliced
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4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
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Avocado oil for brushing
# How to Make It:
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Place chicken breasts on cutting board. Slice horizontally to create 4 evenly-sized cutlets. If needed, pound thicker areas until cutlets are evenly thick.
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Generously sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper on all sides of chicken cutlets, coating well. Set aside.
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Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and swirl to distribute across entire surface. When oil is hot and shimmery, place seasoned chicken cutlets in skillet. Sear 3-5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).
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Transfer cooked cutlets to a large plate and set aside.
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Place halved ciabatta rolls in the same skillet with inside facing down. Toast 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Remove toasted rolls and repeat with any remaining rolls. Keep skillet warm over medium heat.
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Place ciabatta rolls on cutting board with insides facing up. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one half of each roll. Spread 1¼ tablespoons pesto on the other half of each roll.
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Place one chicken cutlet on each mayonnaise-coated half. Top each with approximately 40g sliced mozzarella and sliced Roma tomato (one tomato per sandwich).
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Top each sandwich with the pesto-covered ciabatta half, so pesto is on the inside of the sandwich.
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Lightly brush avocado oil on top of sandwiches. Place in skillet with oiled side down. Cook 2 minutes per side until mozzarella melts and sandwiches are warmed through. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips:
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Refrigerate any leftover sandwiches for up to one day.
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For best reheating results, wrap sandwiches in foil and heat in oven until warmed through.