Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breasts halved (butterflied, sliced thinly through the breast)
- 2 Tbsp pesto
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced (keep lemons))
- heaping pinch salt
- heaping pinch pepper
Toppings
- 4 slices of Italian Bread (or Ciabatta or other favorite bread)
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Roma tomato (sliced)
- 1 cup mixed greens (or lettuce or spinach)
- 2 Tbsp pesto
Instructions
For the Chicken Marinade:
- In a gallon plastic bag, combine chicken breasts, pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon, salt and pepper. (Optional-Use a chicken tenderizer to beat the chicken so each half will be thinner and more tender.) Shake until chicken is well coated.
- Let marinade in refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
Cooking the Chicken:
- On the stove, heat a large frying pan to medium high. Place chicken breasts in pan and cook on both sides for about 5 minutes. (Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of meat. Check chicken in the thickest part making sure it is white and juices run clear when cut.)
- Allow chicken to cool for a few minutes.
- Change oven to Broil. Place shredded mozzarella cheese on chicken.
- Cook in oven for 2 minutes. Cheese should be golden brown and melted.
Making the Sandwich:
- On the stove, heat a medium frying pan to medium high heat.
- Butter both sides of bread with butter. Place bread in pan and allow to brown until there is a golden brown color, about 4 minutes per side. Allow to cool for a couple minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto on toasted bread. Put chicken on top. Then top with desired toppings! Tomatoes, greens, and whatever else your heart desires.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Category: Sandwich