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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Sage Pesto And Apples
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. fresh sage leaves - (lightly packed) (from 2 large bunches)
- 3/4 c. pine nuts - (abt 4 ounce)
- 1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley leaves - (packed)
- 1 x garlic clove
- 3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil plus
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Tbsp. freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 x skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 6 x rectangles (4" by 5") focaccia, ciabatta, or possibly long French rolls, split horizontally Mayonnaise as needed
- 3 med Fuji apples halved, cored, and thinly sliced
Directions
- Using on/off turns, blend sage leaves, pine nuts, parsley, and garlic in processor till mix is finely minced. With machine running, add in 3/4 c. oil and blend till thick paste forms. Fold in cheese. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Place each chicken breast between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin or possibly meat mallet, lb. each to 1/2-inch thickness. Brush chicken with 3 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let chicken stand 30 min.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken till hard to touch and cooked through, about 5 min per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Grill focaccia till just beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Arrange bottom halves of focaccia on work surface. Spread each with mayonnaise. Top each with overlapping layer of sliced apple, then 1 chicken breast. Drizzle each chicken breast with pesto. Spread pesto on cut side of bread tops. Place tops on chicken, pesto-side down. Cut sandwiches in half on diagonal. Transfer sandwiches to plates and serve.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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