Crusty sourdough with pesto, sliced chicken, and creamy burrata—an easy Italian fusion dish perfect for lunch or light entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ For the Toast
01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ For the Chicken
03 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, approximately 7 ounces
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ For Assembly
08 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto
09 - 2 balls burrata cheese, approximately 3.5 ounces each, drained
10 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
11 - Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F
02 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil. Place on baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp
03 - Season chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast and cook 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat, rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each toasted sourdough slice
06 - Arrange sliced chicken evenly over pesto on each toast
07 - Tear each burrata ball in half and place one half on top of each toast
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, red pepper flakes if desired, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm
