Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

BASIL CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pepper, salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken slices. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons salad dressing for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. , Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Place basil leaves on rolls; top with chicken and red peppers. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine Light Mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice and garlic in small bowl; set aside.
• Grill or broil chicken, turning once, 4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Evenly spray cut-side of rolls with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray Original and grill, pressing gently to sear, 1 minute or until rolls are toasted. Evenly spread rolls with basil mixture, then top with chicken, tomato, onion and lettuce.
• Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 410, Calories From Fat 70, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 8g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 600mg, Total Carbohydrate 52g, Sugars 10g, Dietary Fiber 8g, Protein 35g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 10%, Iron 20%.

BASIL-CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine chicken, celery, onions, dressing, lemon juice and basil.
• Spread evenly onto 4 of the bread slices.
• Top with tomatoes, lettuce and remaining bread slices.

PEANUT BUTTER, CHICKEN AND BASIL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread peanut butter over bread. Top with chicken, basil and salt; drizzle with oil.

GRILLED CHICKEN PANINI WITH BASIL-GARLIC MAYO

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, cayenne, and salt for garlic-basil mayo in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
• Preheat a panini maker.
• Spread garlic-basil mayonnaise to taste on each slice of bread. Assemble sandwich with cheese, chicken, tomato, and spinach. Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil.
• Grill in the preheated panini maker until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

PARMESAN-BASIL GROUND CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
• Section mixture into 4 equal portions and form into flat, round patties.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, spraying with cooking spray if needed. Place burgers in the hot skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve on warmed buns.

BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix the (first 4 ingredients) yogurt, lemon juice and zest, garlic and basil together in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the chicken and coat it evenly with the yogurt mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, prepare the red pepper relish. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add the raw red pepper, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and balsamic vinegar and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil.
• This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• For the chicken preheat the grill to high heat.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
• Let the chicken cool slightly and slice it on the bias.
• For the sandwiches spread 4 halves of the focaccia with some of the red pepper relish, then top with sliced chicken and arugula.
• Finish the sandwiches with a dollop of relish and the other half of the focaccia.