Antipasto Chicken Sandwich
🇮🇹 Italy
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup aioli
- 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons minced marinated sundried tomatoes
- 1 (16-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 (12-ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 3/4 cup Italian green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 3 1/2 ounces arugula
- Fresh basil leaves
- 4 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise
Steps
- In a bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic, and oregano. Toss to coat and let marinate at room temperature while preparing other ingredients.
- Prepare the aioli, then stir in chili flakes and minced sundried tomatoes.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken to the pan, shaking off excess marinade, and cook, flipping occasionally, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat.
- Spread aioli on ciabatta roll halves.
- Layer chicken, roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, and mozzarella evenly among the rolls.
- Top with arugula and basil just before serving, then close the sandwiches and serve.
Source: www.themediterraneandish.com