Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Print Version)

Crusty sourdough with pesto, sliced chicken, and creamy burrata—a light, satisfying Italian-inspired bite.

# 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 (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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Brush both sides of the sourdough slices with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - While the bread toasts, season the chicken breast with sea 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 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each toasted sourdough slice.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken evenly over the 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, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way warm burrata melts over the chicken creates an instant creamy sauce
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a proper Italian restaurant
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for those 3 minutes makes the difference between juicy and dry slices
  • Room temperature burrata melts better and faster over the warm chicken
03 -
  • A quick drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished toasts adds incredible depth
  • Don't slice the chicken too thin or it will dry out slightly as it rests
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