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Tuscan-Style Grilled Chicken Sandwich

4.6

(55)

Pat Christofolo runs the kitchen at this restaurant, located only a few minutes from downtown Phoenix. She's particular about the way she puts this sandwich together: The mayo should touch both the chicken and greens, so each has its own bit of dressing.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
2 4x4-inch squares focaccia or ciabatta*
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Olive oil
4 thin slices fresh mozzarella
2 canned artichoke hearts, drained, thinly sliced
1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
1 cup mixed baby greens

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine mayonnaise and pesto in small bowl; whisk to blend. Cut bread horizontally in half. Brush chicken lightly with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board; cool slightly. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

    Step 2

    Spread pesto mayonnaise onto cut surfaces of bread. Layer chicken, mozzarella, artichokes, tomato, and greens onto bottom halves. Top with bread tops.

  2. Step 3

    • An Italian flatbread available at many bakeries and supermarkets.
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