Low Fat Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Savor the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Low Fat Chicken Pesto Sandwich, a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Featuring tender grilled chicken breast seasoned with a hint of garlic and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this sandwich is layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and a touch of zesty red onion. Whole-grain bread serves as the wholesome base, perfectly slathered with creamy, low-fat pesto for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick yet satisfying meal is ideal for lunch or dinner, offering a guilt-free option packed with protein and quality ingredients. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers seeking delicious low-fat recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat pesto
- 2 pieces Whole-grain sandwich bread slices
- 2 leaves Lettuce
- 1 slice Tomato
- 1 small slice Red onion
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken breast. Sprinkle both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seasoned chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with olive oil cooking spray.
Place the marinated chicken breast on the grill pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.
Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat pesto on one slice of whole-grain bread.
Layer the lettuce leaves, cooked chicken strips, tomato slice, and red onion slice on top of the pesto-coated bread.
Spread the remaining tablespoon of low-fat pesto on the second slice of bread and place it on top of the sandwich, pesto side down.
Press down gently on the sandwich to secure the layers, and slice in half before serving.
Enjoy your low-fat chicken pesto sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1919 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 706 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
