Chicken Caprese Sandwich
This chicken Caprese sandwich is packed with melted mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and juicy balsamic glazed chicken breasts for an easy and delicious meal!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Pan
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread
- 1 cup shredded mozarella cheese
- 3 plum tomatoes sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 8 oz ball of mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins pounded to 1/2" thickness
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- olive oil *for drizzling
- balsamic vinegar *for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook the chicken. Place a pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the balsamic vinegar and honey. Allow the mixture to reduce for 2-3 minutes. Pat dry the chicken with a paper towel, then sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken to the pan, then cook on each side for 5 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Place the chicken to the side.
- Toast the bread. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Slice the loaf of bread into three equal pieces, then slice them in half. Place the bread on a baking sheet, then sprinkle them with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the bread in the oven and bake for 2-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread is browned. Do not walk away from the oven, the bread can burn easily.
- Stuff the sandwich. Layer the sandwich with sliced tomatoes, sliced mozarella cheese, basil, and chicken. Place the top loaf on the sandwich and enjoy! Mangia!
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 904IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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