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Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwich

Lunch / Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwich

Crisp chicken, pesto, mozzarella, roasted tomato, and arugula on toasted ciabatta.

Prep 20 minCook 20 minServes 4
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Quantities are adjusted to 1×; seasoning remains to taste. The downloadable PDF contains the standard 1× recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 ciabatta rolls
  • 4 thin chicken cutlets
  • Salt, pepper & Italian seasoning
  • Flour, beaten egg & panko
  • Neutral oil for shallow frying
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella
  • Roasted red peppers or tomatoes
  • Arugula and balsamic glaze

Method

  1. Season chicken, then dredge in flour, egg, and panko. Shallow-fry until crisp and cooked through.
  2. Split and toast ciabatta until the cut sides are golden.
  3. Spread both sides with pesto. Layer chicken, mozzarella, roasted pepper or tomato, and arugula.
  4. Finish with balsamic glaze, close the sandwiches, and slice on the diagonal.

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