Best Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine Light Mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice and garlic in small bowl; set aside.
• Grill or broil chicken, turning once, 4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Evenly spray cut-side of rolls with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray Original and grill, pressing gently to sear, 1 minute or until rolls are toasted. Evenly spread rolls with basil mixture, then top with chicken, tomato, onion and lettuce.
• Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 410, Calories From Fat 70, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 8g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 600mg, Total Carbohydrate 52g, Sugars 10g, Dietary Fiber 8g, Protein 35g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 10%, Iron 20%.

BASIL CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pepper, salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken slices. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons salad dressing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. , Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Place basil leaves on rolls; top with chicken and red peppers. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix the (first 4 ingredients) yogurt, lemon juice and zest, garlic and basil together in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the chicken and coat it evenly with the yogurt mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, prepare the red pepper relish. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add the raw red pepper, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and balsamic vinegar and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil.
• This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• For the chicken preheat the grill to high heat.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
• Let the chicken cool slightly and slice it on the bias.
• For the sandwiches spread 4 halves of the focaccia with some of the red pepper relish, then top with sliced chicken and arugula.
• Finish the sandwiches with a dollop of relish and the other half of the focaccia.

SMOKED CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BASIL OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• Make sandwiches:
• In a heatproof bowl pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover and let stand 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Drain tomatoes and pat dry.
• Cut loaf diagonally into 4 pieces and halve each piece horizontally. Spread pesto on cut sides of bread and make 4 sandwiches with chicken, tomatoes, and arugula.
• Make Basil Olive Pesto:
• To a food processor with motor running add garlic and blend until minced. Add basil, parsley, and nuts and blend well. Add oil and blend until smooth. Transfer pesto to a bowl and stir in olives. Pesto may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, surface covered tightly with plastic wrap.
• Bring pesto to room temperature before using. Makes about 3/4 cup.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH RED PEPPER RELISH AND BASIL

Steps:

• 1 For the chicken: 2 Mix the yogurt, lemon juice and zest, garlic and basil together in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken and coat it evenly with the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. 3 For the relish: 4 Meanwhile, prepare the red pepper relish. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the raw red pepper, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add the roasted red peppers and balsamic vinegar and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil. (This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.) 5 For the chicken: 6 Preheat the grill to high heat. 7 Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. (This protects against cross-contamination.) Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 8 Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Let the chicken cool slightly and slice it on the bias. 9 For the sandwiches: 10 Spread 4 halves of the focaccia with some of the red pepper relish, then top with sliced chicken and arugula. Finish the sandwiches with a dollop of relish and the other half of the focaccia.

CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH LEMON AND BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice and chopped basil.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top 2 slices of bread with the shredded lettuce and chicken.
• Spread the lemon-mayonnaise mixture on the other 2 slices of bread.
• Place them on the slices with the chicken.
• Remove crusts and cut into triangles before serving.