Grilled Chicken Ciabatta
LunchA delicious chicken sandwich with fresh basil pesto and melted mozzarella cheese. Sandwiches are not only a great lunch box filler but fill them up with protein and healthy fats and you have yourself a great mixed meal.
Calories579kcal
Carbs51g
Protein45g
Fats21g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high intensity exercise and consuming a carbohydrate source along with protein and fat helps to keep you satisfied for longer.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a good source of B Vitamins, A and E. One serving will also provide you with over 100% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. Vitamins A, C and E are antioxidants, which play a role in protecting our cells from damage and assist the cell in the healing process.
Expert Tips
Serve alongside some homemade potato wedges for a higher carbohydrate meal. Note the nutrition information is includes the daveynutrition Basil Pesto recipe.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 1 Ciabatta bread roll
- 1 Chicken breast (small, approx 100g)
- 30 g Green pesto (click here for recipe)
- 30 g Grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ Roast red peppers
- 3 Cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup Mixed salad
Serving
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast under a hot grill for 10-15 minutes.
- If making homemade pesto, follow this recipe.
- Slice the ciabatta bread roll and toast each half until slightly browned.
- Spread 1 serving of pesto between two halves of the ciabatta bread. Top one half with mozzarella cheese.
- Tear up the chicken breast and place on top of one half of the ciabatta roll, followed by the roasted red peppers.
- Place the ciabatta halves under a hot grill for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the grill, close the ciabatta halves together into a sandwich and serve with mixed salad and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 45gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 602mgPotassium: 934mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 246ugVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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