Chicken Pesto Sandwich (Printable Version)

Seasoned chicken cutlets with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and pesto on toasted ciabatta for a delicious Italian-inspired meal.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 450g)
02 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
03 - Salt to taste
04 - Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
05 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil

→ For the Sandwiches

06 - 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half horizontally
07 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
08 - ⅓ cup pesto, divided
09 - 170g fresh mozzarella, sliced
10 - 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
11 - Avocado oil for brushing

# Steps:

01 - Place chicken breasts on cutting board. Slice horizontally to create 4 evenly-sized cutlets. If needed, pound thicker areas until cutlets are uniformly thick.
02 - Generously sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on all sides of the chicken cutlets, ensuring even coating.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and swirl to coat the surface. When oil is hot and shimmering, add seasoned cutlets. Sear 3-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).
04 - Transfer chicken to a plate. Place halved ciabatta rolls in the same skillet, cut-side down. Toast 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and keep skillet warm over medium heat.
05 - Place ciabatta rolls cut-side up. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one half of each roll and 1¼ tablespoons pesto on the other half. Place a chicken cutlet on each mayonnaise-covered half.
06 - Layer approximately 40g sliced mozzarella over each chicken cutlet. Top with tomato slices, using 1 Roma tomato per sandwich.
07 - Close sandwiches with the pesto-covered halves. Lightly brush the top with avocado oil.
08 - Return sandwiches to the skillet, oil-side down. Cook 2 minutes per side until mozzarella melts and sandwiches are warmed through. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For the best flavor, use homemade or high-quality store-bought pesto.
02 - Allow the chicken to rest briefly after cooking for juicier results.

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