Is a caprese chicken sandwich healthy?

Yes, I think it's a healthy and well balanced meal. You've got carbs from the bread, protein from the chicken, and healthy fats from the cheese. Add some berries on the side for fiber and you have a healthy, hunger crushing meal.

What goes good with a caprese sandwich?

I recommend serving your sandwich with fresh cut veggies, fruit salad, or sweet potato fries !

How should I store leftovers?

This caprese chicken sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, but you can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.

Can I double the recipe?

Sure! The recipe below is sized to serve two people, but feel free to double or triple as needed if you're serving more guests.

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

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This Chicken Caprese Sandwich is the BEST! It's healthy, filling, and bursting with flavor. A chewy demi baguette is loaded with homemade pesto, balsamic glazed chicken, juicy tomatoes, and mozzarella for a perfect meal for two!

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Category: Sandwich
Method: Pan Seared
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For The Marinade:

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove- minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For The Sandwich

2, 4 ounce boneless chicken breasts
2 rolls or 1 large one (a demi baguette, Italian, ciabatta , Kaiser rolls all work)
4 tablespoons pesto- divided
4 ounces mozzarella cheese
2 thick slices of tomato
Drizzle of balsamic glaze

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Instructions

Marinate The Chicken

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and onion powder
Place 2, 4 ounce chicken breasts into a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, and allow chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight

Cook The Chicken

Once chicken has marinated, take it out of the fridge and heat a non-stick skillet over medium/low heat
When the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes a side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F
When the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat, take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside on a plate for now

Assemble The Sandwich

*optional* toast your rolls if desired
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on the inside half of each roll
Divide the mozzarella evenly over each half spread with pesto
Place one chicken breast on the bottom half of each roll, then top each with tomato slice, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, then the top of the roll
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Marinate the chicken breast: In order to impart the most flavor I like to marinate the chicken at least 30 minutes before I cook it. You could also do it the night before if you'd like
Save time: Make this with store-bought chicken and pre-made pesto to save some time!
Fresh or toasted: You can enjoy this chicken caprese sandwich fresh or toast it to melt the cheese
Enjoy immediately: This sandwich isn't a good one to make ahead of time, it's best if you enjoy right after making it
Variations: Skip the chicken and make a vegetarian sandwich, or switch up the fresh tomatoes for sun-dried ones! This caprese sandwich would also be really, really good with crispy bacon or avocado on it

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 533

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/chicken-caprese-sandwich/