Best Grilled Chicken Mozzarella Sandwiches Recipes

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OPEN-FACED GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA



Open-Faced Grilled Tuscan Chicken Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella image

Marinated, grilled chicken with rosemary is served on slices of grilled rustic bread with baby greens and fresh mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Carapelli® Olive Oil

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Carapelli® Olive Oil

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons CARAPELLI® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 slices rustic Italian or sourdough bread
1 cup packed baby greens or field greens
8 (1 ounce) slices fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat or have a ridged grill pan ready.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 2 teaspoons of the rosemary in a small bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken; place in a pie plate or shallow plate. Pour oil mixture over chicken; turn to coat. Let stand at least 10 minutes or up to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to grill with some of marinade clinging; discard marinade on plate. Grill chicken (or cook in a heated ridged grill pan over medium heat) 5 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Brush remaining 2 tablespoons oil over both sides of bread. Place on grill (or in a large nonstick skillet) and cook 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to serving plates; top with greens and cheese. Carve cooked chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices; arrange over cheese. Top with remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 100.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 748 mg, Sugar 1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL



Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil image

This recipe served as the cover photo for the August 2007 issue of Food and Wine magazine. I couldn't get my mind off the photo and made these the very next day. This is a perfect summertime sandwich! Quick, easy and delicious. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

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 MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES



Grilled Chicken Mozzarella Sandwiches image

I got this recipe from 4 Ingredients or Less Campbell's Cookbook and it is a quick, easy and tasty sandwich. I have modified the recipe from the original.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/3 cup Italian dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 loaf frozen mozzarella garlic bread

Steps:

  • Pour dressing in a bag. Place breasts in bag and shake to coat. Put in fridge for about 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 and heat grill to medium-hot.
  • Remove the bread from the bag and split in half. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until hot.
  • Remove chicken from dressing and grill for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked though. Turn chicken and baste with dressing during cooking cycle.
  • Place chicken on baked garlic bread and enjoy.
  • Can add other sandwich condiments if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 336, Carbohydrate 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.1

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