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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Sage Pesto and Apples Recipe

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Sage Pesto and Apples Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Sage Pesto and Apples

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup lightly packed fresh sage leaves (from 2 large bunches)
3/4 cup pine nuts (about 4 oz)
1/4 cup (packed) fresh italian parsley leaves
1 garlic clove
3/4 cup plus 3 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
6 4 x5-inch rectangles focaccia , ciabatta , or long french rolls , split horizontally
mayonnaise
3 medium fuji apples, halved, cored, thinly sliced

Directions:

Using on/off turns, blend sage leaves, pine nuts, parsley, and garlic in processor until mixture is finely chopped. With machine running, add 3/4 cup oil and blend until thick paste forms. Mix in cheese. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
Place each chicken breast between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin or meat mallet, pound each to 1/2-inch thickness. Brush chicken with 3 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let chicken stand 30 minutes.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until firm to touch and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Grill focaccia until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side.
Arrange bottom halves of focaccia on work surface. Spread each with mayonnaise. Top each with overlapping layer of sliced apple, then 1 chicken breast. Drizzle each chicken breast with pesto. Spread pesto on cut side of bread tops. Place tops on chicken, pesto side down. Cut sandwiches in half on diagonal. Transfer sandwiches to plates and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1023.51 Kcal (4285 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.77g	70%
Cholesterol	143.64mg	48%
Sodium	2118.7mg	88%
Potassium	1077.43mg	23%
Total Carbs	87.08g	29%
Sugars	5.37g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.84g	27%
Protein	72.45g	145%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	214.4mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.77 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.2g	70%
Cholesterol	28.88mg	48%
Sodium	425.94mg	88%
Potassium	216.61mg	23%
Total Carbs	17.51g	29%
Sugars	1.08g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	27%
Protein	14.57g	145%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	50%
Calcium	43.1mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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