WOW scale: 10
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
3/4 cup pesto, divided
1 sweet yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Tomato slices
Lettuce leaves
8 slices Havarti cheese
8 hamburger buns
Mayonnaise
1. Cut each chicken breast into two pieces.
2. Place chicken between two pieces of wax paper or saran wrap and pound each piece until thin.
3. Place chicken in a large zip lock bag with 1/2 cup of pesto and marinate for at least 2 hours.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Add onion slices and a bit of salt, then saute for 15-20 minutes or until caramelized.
6. While the onions are cooking place chicken breasts on a hot grill and grill for about 5 minutes then flip.
7. Cook additional 2-3 minutes then add cheese and continue to grill for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and juices run clear.
8. Toast the buns, spread mayonnaise and pesto on each side then layer with chicken and Havarti, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato.
Yield: 8 sandwiches
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