Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Papa’s Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwich

This is my daddy’s recipe and the entire family loves it!  If you don’t want to pound your chicken, just buy the thin cutlets or cut the breast in two across the breast and you can make 6-8 sandwiches depending on the pack you purchase.  Also, the jar of basil pesto that I use can usually be found on Isle 2 at Harris Teeter.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Chicken

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Ingredients

Sandwich:
4
boneless/skinless chicken breasts
4
romaine lettuce leaves
1
red onion, thinly sliced
4
slices provolone cheese
4
large size hamburger buns
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Basil Pesto Mayonnaise (recipe to follow)
Basil Pesto Mayonnaise
4
Tablespoons basil pesto (Classico Traditional Basil Pesto – 8.1 oz. Jar)
4
Tablespoons mayonnaise

Directions

Sandwich:

Pound each chicken breast and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Grill each breast until cooked throughout.

While the chicken is cooking, brush the buns with margarine or butter and grill or toast the buns.

Before removing the chicken from the grill, place a slice of provolone cheese on each chicken breast.

After grilling the buns, spread the Basil Pesto mayonnaise on each bun half.  Place the chicken breast on one half of the bun, and top with thinly sliced red onion and a romaine lettuce leaf.

Place the other half of the bun on top making the sandwich.

Basil Pesto Mayonnaise

Mix together well.

 

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