Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Arugula Pesto
- 2 cups Packed Arugula
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan
- Salt And Pepper
- 1 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 loaf Ciabatta Bread, Sliced In Half
- 5 slices Dry Italian Salami
- 13 cups Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella Or Provolone
- 1 cup Romaine Lettuce, Chopped
- For the arugula pesto: Blend arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
- With the machine running, gradually add the oil and process until well blended.
- Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan, salt and pepper to taste.
- I store mine in a small Mason jar.
- It should last about a week or so.
- For the sandwich: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Set the chicken aside and allow it to cool slightly before slicing, 5-6 minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken.
- Spread the arugula pesto on both sides of the ciabatta loaf.
- On the bottom piece, begin assembling the sandwich by layering on the slices of chicken, overlapping them slightly.
- Next, layer the salami slices followed by a layer of cheese.
- Finish with a layer of lettuce.
- Top it with the other piece of bread.
- Toast the sandwich in a toaster over for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
- Recipe for arugula pesto adapted from Weeknights with Giada.
arugula, clove garlic, olive oil, parmesan, salt, chicken, bread, italian salami, shredded cheese, romaine lettuce
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/grilled-chicken-sandwich-with-arugula-pesto/ (may not work)