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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches
Pesto and sweet red peppers really jazz up chicken sandwiches in this recipe. Everyone loves them.
8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

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
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Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwiches (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013