Chicken Schnitzel Pesto Sandwich
Servings: 4
Calories: 1021kcal
This Chicken Schnitzel Pesto Sandwich recipe is as good as anything from your favourite cafe. Loaded with chicken schnitzel, pesto, mayo, mozzarella and salad veggies, it takes just 10 minutes to prep!
Ingredients
- 4 long sourdough rolls, or baguette sections halved lengthways
- 4 tbsp basil pesto, storebought or homemade
- 4 cooked chicken schnitzels (find my Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel recipe here)
- 2 large tomatoes, finely sliced
- 200 g fresh mozzarella, finely sliced, (can be substituted with any cheese of choice, see note 1)
- Sea salt flakes
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 90 g rocket (arugula)
- 4 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise
Instructions
- Toast the rolls – Preheat the oven grill (broiler) to high. Place the rolls cut-side up on a baking tray. Toast under the grill for 1–2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the rolls – Spread the pesto on the base of each roll. Top with a chicken schnitzel, followed by the sliced tomato and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (See note 2 for a grilling/broiling option.)
- Finish and serve – Top the cheese with rocket, spread the mayo on the top half of each roll, then place it on top of the sandwich. Press down gently, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1 – Provolone, freshly shredded mozzarella or gouda all work well.
Note 2 – Layer with cheese as per step 2 in the recipe, then place under the oven grill (broiler) on high for 1–2 minutes to melt, if desired, before topping with rocket (arugula).
Make Ahead
These sandwiches are best made and assembled to be eaten fresh, however they can be made and wrapped for school lunches or picnics – I recommend preparing them the morning that you need them. See the leftover instructions below.Leftovers
Wrap the assembled sandwiches tightly in baking (parchment) paper and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate until needed, but best consumed within 12 hours.Nutrition Facts
Chicken Schnitzel Pesto Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
1021
% Daily Value*
Fat
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
2178
mg
95
%
Potassium
581
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
126
g
42
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
1806
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
591
mg
59
%
Iron
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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