Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Perfectly cooked chicken and a few slices of prosciutto (optional, but good!) take a classic sandwich to a whole new level. Chicken Caprese sandwiches make a fantastic simple meal that you'll return to again and again.
Servings: 1
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 6- inch piece baguette
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- 3 slices ripe tomato
- 3 slices prosciutto optional
- 5 basil leaves
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken breast until it's about ¼-inch thick.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or a grill to medium-high. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Cook cut sides of bread until nicely charred, then flip bread and cook a minute or two more to warm through. Place on a plate.
- Pour one tablespoon of the oil into the pan or use it to coat the chicken breast if grilling. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook, flipping once, until nicely browned and just cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side depending on thickness and cooking method.
- Drizzle remaining oil and balsamic vinegar onto both cut sides of the bread.
- Onto the bottom piece of bread, layer the chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes (and a pinch of salt), prosciutto if using, and basil.
- Top with other half of bread and serve.
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Notes
- When pounding the chicken, an even thickness is more important than the exact dimensions. I like to do it between pieces of parchment for easy cleanup, but you don't have to. Here's the mallet I use.
- If the dressing doesn't absorb into the bread right away, you can use a fork to poke the bread a bit and encourage the oil and vinegar to seep deeper into the bread.
- Be sure to put the mozzarella right on top of the warm chicken to encourage a little bit of melting.
- This sandwich likes to be served pretty soon after it's made, but it's also great to wrap up for a picnic within a few hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18.8g | Fat: 27.5g | Fiber: 4g