GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL
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
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 1ยป 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.
BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE
The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. -Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Grilled chicken sandwiches with tomato, mozzarella and pesto.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Halve the chicken breasts crosswise and pound each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch. Toss the chicken pieces with the crushed red pepper, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Brush the insides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking time, top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella. Grill the rolls, oiled side down, until warmed and lightly charred, about 1 minute.
- Spread some pesto on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with a slice of tomato, a piece of chicken, the remaining pesto and the top halves of the rolls.
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GRILLED CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES
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
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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