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Grilled Cilantro Pesto Chicken Sandwiches
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Grilled Cilantro Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

11 ingredients 2 hr + 10 min 6 openrecipes
Grilled Cilantro Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

I received a really nice grilling cookbook from Weber Grills and I was inspired by one of the recipes. I adapted it a little and came up with these Grilled Cilantro Pesto Chicken Sandwiches.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

704
Calories
53g
Protein
50g
Fat
13g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts, Coarsely Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
  • 1-½ cup Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves And Tender Stems
  • ½ cups Loosely Packed Fresh Italian Parsley Leaves And Tender Stems
  • 1 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 pounds Sliced Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (cut Into Tender Sized Pieces That Will Fit Onto Skewers)
  • 6 whole Sandwich Buns
  • 6 slices Mozzarella (or Sub 1 Cup Shredded For The 6 Slices)
  • ¼ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 6 slices Tomato, (optional Baked Or Fresh)

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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