Can you prep chicken caprese sandwiches in advance?

Most definitely! Prep all the ingredients ahead of time. Grill the chicken, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. Roast the red peppers. Store in the ingredients in meal prep containers in the refrigerator. Build the sandwiches right before serving. You can also assemble the chicken sandwiches in advance. Wrap them in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.

Can you cook the chicken without a grill?

If you don't have a grill or grill pan, either sauté or bake the chicken. In a large sauté pan, cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Alternately, bake the chicken in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Chicken Caprese Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers and Tomato

Description

The super fresh sandwich is a toasted roll stacked with grilled chicken, beefsteak tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, smoky roasted red peppers, leafy basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Ingredients

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2 pounds thin chicken cutlets
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 roasted red peppers, sliced or 1 (12 ounce) jar
12 large fresh basil leaves
4 (6 inch long) rolls, split and toasted

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Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Drizzle the chicken olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Remove from grill and place in a shallow dish. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
For each sandwich, drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the each side of the roll. Top with the grilled chicken. Layer tomato, mozzarella, some roasted red pepper, and basil leaves. Top the the other half of the roll.
Slice in half and serve.

Notes

Buy or slice thin chicken cutlets for the sandwiches. They cook up super quick so preparing grilled chicken sandwiches is a breeze.
Buy the freshest ingredients available. The chicken mozzarella sandwich has few ingredients so using the freshest and best ingredients are keys to success.
Season often. Chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers and tomatoes all can use a little kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to enhance their delicious flavors.
Sandwiches are defined by their bread. Look for rolls that are slightly crisp on the outside and soft yet firm on the inside. You want the rolls to hold their own against the delicious sandwich filling. A little toasting adds the crunch you are looking for too.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: entree
Method: grill
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 759
Sugar: 5.3 g
Sodium: 778 mg
Fat: 25.7 g
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40.1 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 87.8 g
Cholesterol: 219 mg