Mozzarella Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches Food

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND PESTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread some pesto on the cut side of both halves of each ciabatta roll. Lay a thick slice of mozzarella on the bottom halves, followed by a thick slice of tomato. Top with the other ciabatta halves and serve immediately!

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN CIABATTA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine pesto and mayo in a small bowl, stirring to blend.
• Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook until done.
• Remove and place on cutting board to cool slightly.
• Cut chicken lenghtwise into thin slices.
• Preheat broiler.
• Cut ciabatta in half horizontally.
• Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet.
• Broil until lightly browned (please watch so bread doesn't burn!). Remove bread from pan.
• Spread pesto mixture evenly over cut sides of bread.
• Arrange the chicken slices evenly over bottom half.
• Top chicken evenly with basil leaves, and sprinkle cheese over top.
• Place bottom half on baking sheet and broil until cheese melts (watch it!).
• Arrange bell pepper and tomato over cheese and cover with top half of bread.
• Cut into 4 equal slices and serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Spoon 1» tablespoons of the mixture into a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and turn to coat. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat. Let the tomatoes and chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Light a grill. Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill over high heat until golden. Add the chicken to the grill, season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Place the chicken on the rolls and top with the mozzarella, tomato and basil. Spoon any tomato juices on the top half of the bun, close the sandwiches and serve.

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-20 minutes. Spoon pasta sauce over chicken. Top with mozzarella and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer. Serve on rolls.