Chicken Caprese Sandwich is layered with chicken, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Serve it open-faced or as a sandwich with leftover or grilled chicken for an easy and quick sandwich that you can make for your family.
To Make It In The Oven:
1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2 Slice tomatoes in ½ inch thick slices. Lay them out on a large plate.
3 Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.
4 Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Spread each slice with one tablespoon of mayo.
5 Top it off with slices of tomatoes, a few leaves of fresh basil, sliced chicken, and 3-4 slices of fresh mozzarella.
6 Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
7 Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
To Make It On The Grill
1 Light a grill set to high or prepare a grill pan on the stove and heat to medium-high heat.
2 Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3 Add the chicken to the grill or grill pan. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until it registers 165 degrees F when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast.
4 Transfer the chicken on to a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Slice in 1-inch thick slices. Set aside.
5 Meanwhile, toast the bread on the grill (if preferred).
6 Slice tomatoes in ½ inch thick slices. Lay them out on a large plate. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.
7 Spread each slice of bread with one tablespoon of mayo.
8 Top it off with slices of tomatoes, sliced chicken, a few leaves of fresh basil, and 3-4 slices of fresh mozzarella.
9 If preferred, put it back on the grill and grill until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.
10 Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
