Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti:
Servings 8
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Grill or Grill Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
- ¾ cup of pesto divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 8 slices of Havarti cheese
For Serving:
- 8 hamburger buns
- Mayonnaise
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast into two pieces. Place the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each piece until they are thin.
- Place chicken in a large zip-lock bag with ½ cup of pesto and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices and saute for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Side Note: Add a little water to the skillet if the onions become dry.
- While the onions are cooking, heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken breasts on a hot grill or grill pan and grill them for 5-6 minutes.
- Flip over and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the cheese and continue to grill for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the juices run clear.
- Toast the buns, spread mayonnaise and pesto on each side, then layer with chicken and Havarti, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato. Enjoy!