##INGREDIENTS (makes 4 servings)##
* 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
* 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 red peppers, cleaned and quartered
* 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, (about 1 1/4 lbs)
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 4 ciabatta or focaccia-style buns
* 4 thin slices provolone cheese (about 2 oz)
* 1/3 cup mayonnaise
* 2 tsp pesto
* grill press or bricks wrapped in foil
(see INSTRUCTIONS below)
##INSTRUCTIONS##
1. Preheat the grill to medium. Stir the olive oil with rosemary, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Measure out 2 tbsp and rub it all over the quartered peppers. Place peppers on the grill and cover. Grill, turning often, for about 15 minutes or until softened and the skin is blistered. Transfer peppers to a small bowl and cover tightly. When cool, peel off skin and discard.
2. Meanwhile, add the chicken to the remaining oil mixture and coat. Marinate up to 2 hours. Increase grill temperature to medium-high heat. Preheat a grill press or two bricks wrapped in foil on the grill for 5 minutes.
3. Season chicken with salt before placing on grill. Set the grill press or bricks on top of meat. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and replace grill press. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove chicken and reserve. Place buns, cut-side down, on the grill. Toast until golden.
4. Stir mayonnaise and pesto together. Slather all over buns. Layer even amounts of chicken, peppers and cheese on buns. Stake with toothpicks to hold together and return sandwiches to grill. Cover and heat for 45 to 60 seconds. Remove and serve warm. Makes 4 servings.
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