Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1-1/4 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
8 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 slices provolone cheese
1-1/2 cups julienned roasted sweet red peppers

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
For pesto, place the basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the pine nuts and remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Set aside.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Grill buns, covered, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over cut side of bun bottoms. Layer with chicken, provolone cheese and roasted red peppers. Spread pesto over cut side of bun tops; place over sandwiches. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p210

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.