ROASTED PEPPER CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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This is such a wonderful, flavorful sandwich perfect for a casual dinner, special lunch, or when hosting a luncheon. It's sure to get rave reviews. -Laura Merkle of Dover, Deleware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
PEPPER MIXTURE:
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
SANDWICHES:
1 loaf (8 ounces) focaccia bread
4 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion and sugar over medium heat until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook for 1 minute. Stir in roasted peppers and vinegar; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; keep warm., Drain chicken if necessary, discarding any excess marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into 1/2-in. strips., Cut focaccia in half lengthwise; spread mayonnaise over cut side of bread bottom. Layer with cheese, chicken strips and pepper mixture. Replace bread top; lightly press down. Grill, covered, for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into four sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Brandon Stuhr
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These sandwiches are a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Adjei Gift
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I'm going to make these sandwiches for my next picnic.


Amonge Skenjana
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


mary Diaz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These sandwiches are a new favorite in our house.


Eliud Shisia
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These sandwiches are so versatile. I can't wait to experiment with different flavors.


Romel Momolu
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I'm going to try making these sandwiches with different types of bread next time.


Demiana Reda
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover roasted chicken.


Boyd Temple
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I made these sandwiches for my friends, and they loved them!


Kalema Godfrey
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These sandwiches are perfect for a party or potluck.


nameless 1
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I've made these sandwiches several times now, and they're always a hit.


Lii Dahir
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I'm definitely going to make these sandwiches again. They were so easy and delicious!


Jmal Zain
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These sandwiches were so good, I ate two of them!


Abhiyan Pokharel
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, so I used a different sauce. It was still good, but I think it would have been better with pesto.


Sardar Jattak
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I used whole wheat bread instead of white bread, and they were still delicious.


John Dyl jr
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These sandwiches were easy to make, and they were perfect for a quick weeknight meal.


hikmat tareen
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I marinated the chicken in Italian dressing overnight before roasting it, and it was so flavorful!


Raees 214
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pesto mayo helped to make it more moist.


free fire gameing hiro
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I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of roasted peppers, and they turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.


shiv subodh
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These chicken sandwiches were a hit with my family! The roasted peppers added a delicious smoky flavor to the chicken, and the pesto mayo was the perfect finishing touch.