Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe
marinated chicken breast, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, calabrian pesto mayo, swiss cheese, on a soft ciabatta bun
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Cooking Chicken
Rest the Chicken
Once done, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Sandwich Assembly
Prepare the Pesto Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together the calabrian pesto and mayonnaise until well combined.
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the ciabatta buns in half. Spread the pesto mayo on both sides of the bun. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on the bottom half, followed by sliced tomato, the cooked chicken, crispy bacon, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve
Serve the sandwiches warm, and enjoy your delicious Chicken Pesto Sandwich!
