Name: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Recipe
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Zest of lemon; 1½ tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp thyme leaves; 2 clove garlic; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tomatoes; 12 chicken breast cutlets; 6 ciabatta rolls; 6 slice fresh mozzarella; 6 basil leaves

grilled chicken sandwiches with mozzarella, tomato, and basil recipe

How To Make Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil

For a quick, but deliciously filling lunch; whip up a serving or two of these tender grilled chicken sandwiches, that’s loaded with herbs and tomatoes!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Stand Time: 30 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

¼cupextra virgin olive oil,plus 2 tbsp
1lemon,zested, finely grated
1½tbsplemon juice,fresh
1tbspthyme leaves
2garlic clove
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2tomatoes
12chicken breast cutlets,(2½ lbs)
6ciabatta rolls
6fresh mozzarella slices
6basil leaves,optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
Spoon 1½ tablespoons of the mixture into a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and turn to coat. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat.
Let the tomatoes and chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Light a grill.
Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill over high heat until golden.
Add the chicken to the grill, season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, for about 6 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred.
Place the chicken on the rolls and top with the mozzarella, tomato and basil.
Spoon any tomato juices on the top half of the bun, close the sandwiches and serve. Enjoy!