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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Enjoy a Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich, featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty pickled onions, perfect for a fresh, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: LUNCH RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 buns focaccia
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup quick pickled onions
For the Pesto Aioli
  • 1/2 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Grilling Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, preparing it for that beautiful sear on your chicken. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  3. Marinate the chicken breasts in the sauce for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Grill the chicken breasts for about 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Combine the mayo, pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl to create the pesto aioli.
  6. Top each grilled chicken breast with a slice of American cheese, letting it melt slightly.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches by spreading pesto aioli on each side of the focaccia buns. Layer on arugula, sliced avocado, cheesy grilled chicken, and quick pickled onions.
  8. Serve your beautifully crafted sandwiches immediately while they're hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of fresh basil atop your sandwich for an extra pop of flavor.

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