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Chicken Focaccia Sandwich

This chicken focaccia sandwich is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for impressing family or enjoying on a lazy day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken filling
  • 500 g chicken breast (diced) Use whatever’s on sale.
  • 1 tsp sea salt Maldon salt preferred for a fancy touch.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Or 4 if you're fighting off a cold.
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano Fresh is better if you have it.
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved For color and presentation.
For assembly
  • 1 batch homemade or store-bought focaccia Store-bought is okay.
  • 200 g mozzarella, sliced Or stretchy cheese like fontina.
  • Fresh basil leaves Adds flavor and presentation.
  • Olive oil to taste for drizzling Use a good-quality brand.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with sea salt and garlic.
  2. Once the chicken is mostly cooked, toss in the dried oregano and cherry tomatoes, mixing well to combine. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are warmed.
Assembly
  1. Cut your focaccia in half horizontally. Slather the bottom with olive oil.
  2. Layer the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of the focaccia, then lay the mozzarella slices over the top. Put the lid on the focaccia and press down gently.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius and pop the focaccia sandwich in on a baking tray. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and melty.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven, slice it into hefty wedges, and serve with fresh basil as a garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Leftovers taste even better as the flavors marinate overnight. Can use turkey, ham, or grilled veggies as alternatives. Prepare chicken mixture in advance for efficiency.
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