Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups fresh Basil Leaves (stemless)
  2. 2 tablespoons Pine nuts or Walnuts
  3. 2 large Cloves of Garlic
  4. ½ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  5. ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  6. 460g Chicken Breasts
  7. 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  8. Salt and Pepper
  9. Olive Oil
  10. 8 slices Gardenia Fine Grain Wholemeal Bread
  11. 2 medium Tomatoes sliced

Method

  1. Combine basil leaves, nuts and garlic in a food processor. Process until finely minced.
  2. With machine running, dribble in olive oil. Continue to process until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine.
  4. Flatten chicken breasts, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper.
  5. Heat skillet over medium heat. Drizzle olive oil and cook chicken for 5 to 8 minutes per side.  Allow to rest then slice into 1/2 inch wide strips.
  6. Spread pesto on bread slices. Top with chicken, tomatoes and cheese.
    Brush the tops and bottoms of sandwiches lightly with olive oil.
  7. Toast sandwiches on skillet over medium heat till both sides are golden and cheese is melted.