Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 12 chicken breasts, cutlets (half inch thick totaling 2 1/2 pounds); 6 ciabatta rolls, split; 6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/3 inch thick); 6 large basil leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
12 chicken breasts, cutlets (half inch thick totaling 2 1/2 pounds)
6 ciabatta rolls, split
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/3 inch thick)
6 large basil leaves

1
In a large bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Spoon 1 tablespoons of the mixture into a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and turn to coat. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat. Let the tomatoes and chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
Light a grill. Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill over high heat until golden. Add the chicken to the grill, season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Place the chicken on the rolls and top with the mozzarella, tomato and basil. Spoon any tomato juices on the top half of the bun, close the sandwiches and serve.

949

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil

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