Caprese Chicken Sandwich

51g protein · 40 min · 579 kcal

Caprese Chicken Sandwich

This Chicken Caprese Sandwich has become a family favorite and with good reason. Juicy, crispy chicken, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on fresh bread all come together to create this perfect sandwich.

40 min4 servings579 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 breaded chicken cutlets (alternative use 4 grilled chicken breasts)
  • 4 fresh bread rolls (alternative useably 8 slices of ciabatta or Italian bread)
  • 5 oz (150g) buffalo mozzarella (Fior di latte is a good substitute)
  • 2-3 fresh tomatoes (depending on size)
  • 2 cups arugula/rocket
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • Balsamic reduction (to taste)
  • lemon juice (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bread and fry the chicken as per recipe instructions. (Alternatively, use my Air Fryer Breaded Chicken recipe.)

  2. 2

    To assemble, spread the basil pesto onto the bottom slice/piece of bread.

  3. 3

    Add a handful of arugula and a few basil leaves then add Balsamic reduction, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato slices, season again with a pinch of salt. (Tomatoes need a lot of salt.)

  5. 5

    Add the mozzarella slices and the breaded chicken cutlet.

  6. 6

    Add a few more dollops of basil pesto then sandwich the top slice of bread.

  7. 7

    Serve.

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