Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Pesto and sweet red peppers really jazz up chicken sandwiches in this recipe. Everyone loves them. Ingredients:
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
2-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided |
2-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided |
1-1/4 cups loosely packed basil leaves |
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
1 garlic clove, peeled |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
8 hamburger buns, split |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
8 slices provolone cheese |
1-1/2 cups julienned roasted sweet red peppers |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. Yield: 8 servings.
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