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Recipes

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Get the flavors and colors of Italy in this caprese salad twist, assembled on a ciabatta roll to soak up all the fresh, herbal dressing.

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Cooking for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 thin chicken breast cutlets
  • 4 ciabatta rolls
  • 12 thin slices fresh mozzarella
  • basil leaves, for garnish

Marinade/Dressing

  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 0.25 tsp. dried sage
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

1 Food Prep

First, whisk the marinade/dressing ingredients into a large bowl, and then season to taste with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.

Next, toss half the dressing with the tomatoes, and marinate the chicken in the other half for 20–30 minutes. You can also do this ahead of time and keep the marinade/dressing in the refrigerator for several hours.

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets. or We recommend Kingsford® Grillmaster’s Choice Hardwood Pellets.

Amount: 0.5 to 1 lb.

Method: Direct-Heat Grilling

Temp: 450°F (High Heat)

3 The Cook

  • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

  • Add the chicken to the grill and discard the marinade. Cook, turning once, until cooked through with visible grill marks, about 4–6 minutes total, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a digital meat thermometer.

  • Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tbsp. of olive oil, and place them on the grill to toast until golden.
  • To assemble, place the chicken on the rolls and top each with 3 slices of the fresh mozzarella. Divide the tomato slices between the sandwiches and spoon any leftover dressing (from the tomatoes) over the top.
  • Garnish with basil, if desired, and close the sandwiches. Serve immediately.

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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Reviews
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11 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Great sandwich to make. Taste is excellent. Good consistency throughout the sandwich. Family loves it
Date published: 2023-11-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Capresi Chicken Sandwich Grilled & delectable with all the protein for energy in a delicious hand held sandwich.
Date published: 2023-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sandwich for a summer dinner It had all the fresh flavors of summer-tomatoes/basil. Love the colors too.
Date published: 2023-07-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Sandwich This was such a refreshing sandwich, and ciabatta is the PERFECT bread.
Date published: 2023-07-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's the best. You can never go wrong with grilled chicken. Try it.
Date published: 2023-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just like the salad Love this simple change-up to make this dish something to put into my summer menu for a lunch or dinner it's sure to fill up everyone, I added balsamic glaze on my chicken it was delicious.
Date published: 2023-06-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My favorite caprese ever! I love the caprese combo and this recipe is seriously amazing!
Date published: 2023-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for family Family loved this recipe. Easy to make and perfect for summer. Will be making again.
Date published: 2023-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quick & Delicious This is the perfect sandwich for family or guests. It's quick and healthy.
Date published: 2023-05-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just like the salad I love caprese salad and saw this and knew it would be added to my rotation. It brings everything I love together with great taste and easy prep, it's a winner for me.
Date published: 2023-05-26
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