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2.27.2013

My version of a Grilled Caprese Sandwich...

I love a fresh caprese sandwich filled with tons of mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and that perfect topping of basil leaves. On Monday, I decided to add my own twist to the classic recipe...

Ingredients and price from Lowe's Foods:

Sliced ciabatta bread from the deli $3.99
Fresh mozzarella $5.99
Fresh basil leaves $2.49
Prego Italian Sauce-
Tomato basil garlic flavor $2.50
Butcher sliced chicken breast (1/2lb) $4.99

Total price $19.96
*And this meal serves about 4 people so you are looking at around $4.99 a person!

Put the Prego sauce into a sauce pan and turn heat to medium-low, cover the sauce and let it warm up while you are preparing the dish.
Into a small bowl, mince fresh garlic into a tablespoon of melted butter. With a basting brush, lather the garlic butter onto both sides of the ciabatta bread. Grill the bread for about 2 minutes and then flip it over. While the opposite side is grilling, put the thin slices of mozzarella on top so that it can warm up.
Once you add the mozzarella, put the sliced chicken breast on the grill as well. They will take a minute or two on each side to get nice and hot.
While the bread and chicken are grilling, roll up about 8 leaves of fresh basil and chop to your desired size.
To Plate:
First, put down the ciabatta slices with the mozzarella on top. Then using tongs, remove your chicken slices and lay them over the mozzarella. With a large spoon, put two or three heaping spoonfuls of sauce over the chicken. Lastly, top with fresh basil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Voila! Bon appetit!

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