Chicken, lemon and pesto sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 12 slices high fibre white bread
- 2 cups poached skinless chicken, chopped
- ¾ cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely shredded
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
Method:
- Place poached chicken, pesto (leave 1tbs pesto for later), lemon juice, basil, mint and pepper in a bowl, mix to combine.
- Place bread on a clean bench, divide chicken mixture over 6 slices, top with remaining slices
- Place chopped chives into a shallow dish
- Cut sandwiches into four triangles, spread one cut side of each triangle lightly with left over pesto
- Dip cut side into chives and serve.
Top tip: add leafy greens and sliced tomatoes for an extra delicious sandwich or wrap.