Caprese Chicken Sandwich

This Chicken Caprese Sandwich has become a family favorite and with good reason. Juicy, crispy chicken, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on fresh bread all come together to create this perfect sandwich.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Picnic

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Caprese sandwich, chicken caprese sandwich, chicken cutlet caprese sandwich

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 579kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

4 breaded chicken cutlets alternative use 4 grilled chicken breasts
4 fresh bread rolls alternative useably 8 slices of ciabatta or Italian bread
5 oz (150g) buffalo mozzarella Fior di latte is a good substitute
2-3 fresh tomatoes depending on size
2 cups arugula/rocket
1 cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup basil pesto
Balsamic reduction to taste
lemon juice to taste
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Bread and fry the chicken as per recipe instructions. (Alternatively, use my Air Fryer Breaded Chicken recipe.)
To assemble, spread the basil pesto onto the bottom slice/piece of bread.
Add a handful of arugula and a few basil leaves then add Balsamic reduction, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Add the tomato slices, season again with a pinch of salt. (Tomatoes need a lot of salt.)
Add the mozzarella slices and the breaded chicken cutlet.
Add a few more dollops of basil pesto then sandwich the top slice of bread.
Serve.

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