Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwiches

June 24, 2013

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These sandwiches pack a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients. If you’re like me and your basil grows out of control in the hot months, this is a great way to use up some extra leaves. Paired with bright red, juicy tomatoes, it might become one of your favorite summer meals as well!

4 (4-oz) boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
4 sandwich rolls, sliced in half horizontally
¼ cup prepared pesto
¼ cup mayonnaise
8 large basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes or 1 large tomato, sliced
8 slices fresh mozzarella (from an 8 oz ball of mozzarella)

Preheat a grill pan or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. When...
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Nutritions

Calories
412

Sodium
504mg
21% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
21g
42% DV

Carbs
29g
10% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV