Lunch: Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Lynn M. Peterson, Bishop, CA Coated with a simple basil mayo, the chicken in this open-face sandwich would also be good chopped and tossed into a salad or served alongside rice and fresh vegetables.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

Leaves from 1 large bunch basil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 boned, skinned chicken breast halves, halved
4 wide slices ciabatta bread
1 heirloom tomato, cut into 4 slices

Instructions

Heat grill to high (450 ° to 550 °). Reserve 4 basil leaves. Whirl mayonnaise, remaining basil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
Sandwich chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until 1/4 in. thick.
Grill chicken, basting each side with some of mayo mixture and turning as needed, until cooked through and well browned, about 8 minutes.
Brush one side of bread with a little mayo mixture; grill bread on both sides.
Lay chicken on mayo side of bread. Top each sandwich with a tomato slice and a basil leaf and serve the remaining mayo on the side.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich without extra mayo.

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