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Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Nick Evans
A delicious and surprisingly fast chicken sandwich with pan-seared chicken cutlets, mozzarella, tomato and basil salad, and a quick balsamic drizzle! The perfect hearty lunch sandwich!

Ingredients 

  • 4 4 oz. chicken cutlets, thin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 4 Rolls or Buns

Tomato Salad

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Balsamic Glaze:

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

To Make Glaze

  • Add balsamic vinegar and sugar to a small pot over low heat. Stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a low simmer and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the liquid lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove glaze from heat and let cool. It will thicken as it cools.

For Tomato Salad:

  • Chop tomatoes and add to a bowl with basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit until ready to make sandwichers.

For Chicken:

  • Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add olive oil to skillet and then add chicken cutlets. Let chicken cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Top each chicken cutlet with a slice of fresh mozzarella and cover skillet. Remove from heat to gradually melt the cheese. You don't want it super melted or the mozzarella will break down.

To make a sandwich:

  • Toast bun and add a smear of mayo to the bottom bun. Top with a little arugula.
  • Add hot chicken cutlet to the arugula and top with tomato salad.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and add top bun. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 3mg