• Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sage Pesto

    Posted on April 30th, 2009 bhdonovan No comments
    • 3/4 c fresh sage leaves, lightly packed
    • 3/4 c pine nuts, toasted
    • 1/4 c fresh Italian parsley leaves, lightly packed
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 3/4 c plus 3 TBS olive oil
    • 6 TBS Parmesan cheese, grated
    • 6 long French rolls, split
    • 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
    • Lettuce
    • 1 c thin apple slices

      Pulse sage leaves, pine nuts, parsley and garlic in processor until mixture is finely chopped.  With machine running, add 3/4 c olive oil and blend.  Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper, and pound each to 1/2-inch thickness.  Brush chicken with 3 TBS oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and let stand 30 minutes.  Grill on medium heat grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.  Spread cut side of bread with mayonnaise and lettuce leaf, top with apple slices and 1 chicken breast and drizzle with pesto.  Spread remaining pesto on cut side of bread tops.  Cut sandwiches in half and serve.

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