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Caprese Chicken Sandwiches

Caprese Chicken Sandwiches

The ultimate summer sandwich, Caprese Chicken Sandwiches are filled with juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy recipe brings vibrant flavors to your table. Make it tonight and experience pure delight!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless skinless, halved
  • ½ cup Balsamic Dressing divided
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz mozzarella fresh, sliced
  • 4 buns brioche
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 large tomato beefsteak, sliced thin
  • 1 small bunch basil fresh leaves

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. To a large bowl, add chicken breasts and ¼ cup Balsamic Dressing. Completely coat the chicken with the dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for one hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat a large oven-safe sauté pan to medium-high on the stove. Add olive oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot and shiny, add chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sear each side of the chicken for about three minutes until golden brown on the outside.
  3. Move chicken to the oven and bake it for about three minutes on each side until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and it’s fully cooked throughout.
  4. Set the oven broiler to high. Add a layer of fresh mozzarella to each piece of chicken breast and broil the chicken for about three minutes until the cheese is completely melted. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat a large pan to medium on the stove and add butter. Once butter melts, add the brioche buns, insides facing down. Toast the buns about one minute on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a cutting board.
  6. Spread the remaining Balsamic Dressing on the inside of the toasted buns. Assemble sandwiches in this order: bottom bun, slice of tomato, balsamic chicken with melted mozzarella, fresh basil, top bun.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken: Marinate chicken with balsamic dressing in the refrigerator for as little as one hour to soak up the flavor and become tender.
  • Halving chicken: First time halving chicken breasts for sandwiches? Halve the chicken breasts by slicing them down the middle, lengthwise. That makes them perfect sandwich-size and easy to cook through because they’re thinner.
  • Bread options: Other than brioche buns, you can make these sandwiches with marinated chicken breasts on slices of ciabatta bread as well, or on my own homemade focaccia bread.
  • Cheese variations: Mix up the recipe by using your favorite cheeses—try it with slices of Fontina or Gouda.
  • Gourmet option: Make these with sous vide chicken tenders for super gourmet sandwiches.