GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Check out this basil-flavored chicken and pesto sandwich - perfect for a mouth-watering grilled dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bell pepper, cut into fourths
8 slices French bread, 3/4 inch thick
8 to 12 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. Brush 2 tablespoons of the pesto over tops of chicken; turn chicken. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the pesto; sprinkle with salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill chicken uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Add bell pepper for last 10 minutes of grilling until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Add bread for last 3 minutes of grilling, turning once until toasted.
  • Cut bell pepper into strips. Spread remaining 1/2 cup pesto on one side of bread slices. Place chicken on 4 bread slices; top with bell pepper, basil and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1050 mg

hehe boy xd
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I made these sandwiches for a picnic and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Md Tarik
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These sandwiches were a bit dry. I think I would add some more pesto sauce or mayonnaise next time.


Arman hossen . Arman
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This recipe is a great starting point for grilled pesto chicken sandwiches. I like to add some roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese to mine.


Kelsie Cull
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I thought this recipe was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Natani Samuel
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These sandwiches were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were quick and easy to make, and they were a hit with my family.


Malik Umaiz
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the chicken and pesto sauce, and it turned out much better.


Azan Ail
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The pesto sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise the sandwich was great.


Queen Odidika
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I will definitely be making it again!


Sufyan Gujjar
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and the pesto sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nsamba Joel
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These grilled pesto chicken sandwiches were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.