Chicken Muffuletta
A chilled sandwich marinated with a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Oven-Baked Chicken Ingredients
- 6 Ounces Chicken Breast Boneless, Skinless
- ¾ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Sandwich Ingredients
- 6 Ounces Oven Baked Chicken Breast (pre-cooked and chilled ~1 hour)
- 1 Italian Bread Loaf
- 3 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic , minced
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 4 Ounces Provolone Cheese , thinly sliced
- 1 Roma Tomato , thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh, Basil , fresh Sweet Basil, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place the chicken breast in a casserole dish and coat with olive oil, Italian seasonings, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 30-35 minutes. Chill in fridge until ready to prepare the sandwich.
- Prepare vinaigrette by mixing the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
- Assemble the sandwich by first slicing the Italian bread loaf in half long-ways.
- Evenly coat both inner faces of the loaf with the previously-prepared vinaigrette mixture.
- Layer the sliced roma tomato, provolone cheese, and baked chicken on the Italian bread.
- Close sandwich and cover. Let marinate in fridge for 1 hour minimum before serving.