Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Pesto Mayo
A perfect Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe for indoor entertaining or a weeknight meal.



You'll savor the flavor of the Pesto Mayo. These sandwiches offer a classy, yet casual approach to mealtime. Make your own homemade pesto >> Homemade Pesto Recipe or your favorite pre-made brand.



We love French rolls, however these sandwiches are awesome on Ciabatta rolls too.









Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich



Ingredients:



Homemade Pesto or 1 container of your favorite pre-made pesto

8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (approx. 2 1/2 pounds)

1 cup light mayonnaise

8 French rolls, split horizontally

8 slices Provolone cheese

1/8  teaspoon fine ground sea salt

1/8  teaspoon ground black pepper



Sandwich garnish: lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onion, as desired



Directions:

Preheat broiler.
Cover top of chicken breasts with 3 tablespoons of pesto. 
Place remaining pesto, mayonnaise, salt & pepper in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Cover & keep chilled until ready for use.  
Broil chicken for 5 minutes over medium heat; turn over. Broil for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Build sandwich by spreading bread with pesto mayo; top with chicken and cheese. 
Garnish sandwich with lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onion.