Chicken Schnitzel Pesto Sandwich
A quick and easy Chicken Schnitzel Pesto Sandwich featuring tender, golden breaded chicken paired with vibrant homemade or store-bought pesto, fresh greens, and juicy tomato slices for a crispy, flavorful sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch, Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Schnitzel
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded to ¼ inch thickness
- 1 cup bread crumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup olive oil, for frying
Sandwich Components
- 4 sandwich rolls, ciabatta, baguette, or gluten-free sandwich bread
- ¼ cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup lettuce or arugula
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Optional: 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts evenly to about ¼ inch thickness to ensure quick and tender cooking.
- Bread the Chicken: Set up a breading station with one bowl of beaten eggs and another bowl of seasoned bread crumbs. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat thoroughly with bread crumbs on both sides.
- Fry the Schnitzel: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry each breaded chicken piece for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast the sandwich bread or rolls to add crunch and prevent sogginess from the pesto.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous layer of pesto on the toasted bread. Layer the crispy schnitzel, fresh lettuce or arugula, tomato slices, and optional cheese. Top with the other bread slice, press gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For even cooking and juicy chicken, pound chicken to uniform thickness.
- Toast sandwich bread to keep the sandwich crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh pesto, homemade or high-quality store-bought for best flavor.
- Use enough olive oil to fry but avoid excess for a less greasy schnitzel.
- Place wetter ingredients like tomato next to the chicken to protect bread from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Chicken Schnitzel, Pesto Sandwich, Crispy Chicken, Quick Lunch, Easy Dinner, Sandwich Recipe, Gluten-Free Option
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