Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Leaves from 1 large bunch basil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 boned, skinned chicken breast halves, halved
• 4 wide slices ciabatta bread
• 1 heirloom tomato, cut into 4 slices

Preparation

1. 1. Heat grill to high (450° to 550°). Reserve 4 basil leaves. Whirl mayonnaise, remaining basil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
2. 2. Sandwich chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until 1/4 in. thick.
3. 3. Grill chicken, basting each side with some of mayo mixture and turning as needed, until cooked through and well browned, about 8 minutes.
4. 4. Brush one side of bread with a little mayo mixture; grill bread on both sides.
5. 5. Lay chicken on mayo side of bread. Top each sandwich with a tomato slice and a basil leaf and serve the remaining mayo on the side.
6. Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich without extra mayo.