Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy sourdough meets zesty pesto, sliced chicken, and creamy burrata for a vibrant Italian-inspired toast.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Toast

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For the Chicken

03 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 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 (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 2 balls burrata cheese (about 3.5 ounces each), drained
10 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
11 - Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Brush both sides of the sourdough slices with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
03 - While the bread toasts, season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each toasted sourdough slice.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken evenly over the pesto.
07 - Tear each burrata ball in half and place one half on top of each toast.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Perfect for using up leftover chicken or impressing last minute guests
02 -
  • Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and the burrata is beginning to melt
  • If the burrata is cold let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before assembling
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board
  • Room temperature burrata melts more beautifully than cold straight from the fridge
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