CHICKEN, ROASTED PEPPER, AND PESTO SANDWICH

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Basil Pesto, recipe follows
8 slices toasted bread
Marinated Chicken Breast, recipe follows
4 jarred roasted peppers, sliced into strips
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar, like cider, balsamic or red wine
2 to 3 teaspoons dried herbs, like thyme, oregano, rosemary or crumbled bay leaf
1 to 2 tablespoons mustard, whole grain or Dijon
1 to 2 teaspoon garlic or onion powder, optional
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, each about 6 ounces

Steps:

  • Spread 1 tablespoon Basil Pesto on 1 side of each slice of bread. Top 4 slices of bread with Marinated Chicken Breast. Top the chicken with the roasted peppers. Place the remaining bread slices, pesto-side down, on top of the peppers.
  • Combine the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.
  • Put the vinegar, herbs, mustard, powder if using and oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Close the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients. Open the bag and drop in the chicken breasts. Close and shake the bag to coat evenly. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, under cold, running water, or in the microwave at 30 percent power for 1 minute at a time.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan. When the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. You can also bake the thawed chicken in a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Phillip Oyem
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This sandwich is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I would definitely recommend this sandwich.


Birungi Jackie
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I'm not a big fan of chicken sandwiches, but this one is really good. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I would definitely recommend this sandwich.


PSJ DON GAMING
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor, and the bread is perfectly toasted. I highly recommend this sandwich!


Efe Ajayi
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This sandwich is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the roasted peppers are smoky and sweet, and the pesto is creamy and flavorful. The bread is also perfectly toasted and buttery. I highly recom


Udeet Chaudhary
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I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was so good! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the roasted peppers and pesto added a lot of flavor. The bread was also perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this sandwich again.


eccko M
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This sandwich is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I would definitely recommend this sandwich.


Steven Hayes
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I'm not a big fan of chicken sandwiches, but this one is really good. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I would definitely recommend this sandwich.


Abosede Richards
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor, and the bread is perfectly toasted. I highly recommend this sandwich!


BENJAMIN CONTEH
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I was looking for a new sandwich recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the roasted peppers and pesto add a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this san


SaImUm Robi
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This sandwich is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the roasted peppers are smoky and sweet, and the pesto is creamy and flavorful. The bread is also perfectly toasted and buttery. I highly recom


kimston Sillar
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I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was so good! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the roasted peppers added a nice smoky flavor, and the pesto was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this sandwich again.


Kathleen Chaney
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This sandwich was a hit with my family! The combination of chicken, roasted peppers, and pesto was delicious, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.