Are you planning a picnic, a day trip, a countryside outing, a mountain hike, or a nice day at the beach? Do you want to bring something ready to eat from home? Then I suggest a tasty chicken sandwich packed with other ingredients, perfect for such an occasion. To be honest, it’s perfect even if you’re staying home and don’t feel like cooking elaborate dishes. Follow me into the kitchen and let’s see how to prepare it.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for the Chicken Sandwich
For these chicken sandwiches, I recommend using pita bread or small round focaccias. If you want to make pita bread at home, you can find the recipe by clicking HERE.
- 2 round buns (pita bread or small focaccias)
- 4 slices chicken breast (very thin)
- 2 zucchini (medium)
- 2 slices emmental (or scamorza)
- 1 clove garlic
- tomato paste
- oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- 1 Deep Plate
- 1 Grill Pan
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Brush
Preparation of the Chicken Sandwich
Pour a few tablespoons of oil into a deep plate, add a peeled and chopped clove of garlic, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of oregano. Mix, then marinate the chicken breast slices in it for at least fifteen minutes.
Meanwhile, trim the zucchini, wash them, and slice them lengthwise into not-too-thin slices. I recommend using a knife instead of a mandoline.
Heat a ridged grill pan very well and grill the zucchini on both sides, then set them aside.
After the marinating time, drain the chicken breast slices and grill them on the same grill pan used for the zucchini.
In a small bowl, mix a generous tablespoon of tomato paste with a tablespoon of oil, a tablespoon of water, and a pinch of oregano.
Cut each bun in half and brush the inner parts with this sauce (keep a little aside for the tops or make some more on the fly).
Now proceed with the FILLING: make a layer of grilled zucchini and lightly salt them, cover with 2 grilled chicken slices, and finally add a large slice of emmental cheese.
Close the chicken sandwich, brush the top with the leftover tomato sauce, and sprinkle with more oregano.
Proceed the same way with the second chicken sandwich.
They are ready to be eaten or wrapped and taken away! Enjoy! Paola
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