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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

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Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • Ciabatta, or bread of choice
  • Roasted balsamic peppers
  • 1 heirloom tomato thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Arugula

Grilled Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper
  • Olive oil

Pistachio Pesto

  • 1/3 cup roasted pistachios
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Directions

  1. Start by preparing the balsamic roasted peppers, linked above. These can be made a few days in advance to save time.
  2. Season the chicken breast with a drizzle of olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a grill pan on medium heat and add in a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the breast. The internal temperature should reach 165 F. Let the chicken rest on a plate before slicing.
  4. While the chicken grills, prepare the pistachio pesto by adding the pesto ingredients to a food processor or blender and blending until smooth.
  5. Once all components are ready, toast your choice of bread. Spread a layer of pesto, followed by sliced avocado, arugula, tomatoes topped with flakey salt, sliced chicken and roasted peppers.