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its all in the sauce! watch full video here

I’ll take a good- or GREAT sandwich any day. This sandwich checks off every box when it comes to what I crave. From fresh basil to a creamy tomato sauce, all on toasted ciabatta. I’m all in.

The chicken is perfectly crisp with this panko and parmesan crust. They turn out the best when using thinly sliced breast. The sauce has so much goodness- shallots, garlic, tomato paste, pepper paste, heavy cream, spices, and sugar- YES, sugar! its the key to achieve the hint of sweetness a sauce needs. Then all thrown into a processor until creamy smooth. You’re ready to assemble.

You can always leave the mozzarella fresh- as is. Or if you’re itching to use your torch like I was- TORCH IT! (seen in video linked above)

CREAMY TOMATO CHICKEN SANDWICH
YOU CAN EVEN LEAVE IT OPEN
CREAMY TOMATO CHICKEN SANDWICH
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CREAMY TOMATO CHICKEN SANDWICH

its all in the sauce! this creamy + sweet tomato sauce will have you smothering it all over your sandwich
Course Main Course
Keyword avocado sauce, basil, chicken sandwich, creamy tomato, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • blender/processor for sauce

Ingredients

CHICKEN

  • 4 chicken breast thinly sliced
  • salt and black pepper seasoned on both sides

FLOUR MIX

  • ½ cup flour AP
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • salt + black pepper sprinkle

EGG WASH

  • 2 eggs

PANKO MIX

  • 1 cup panko
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

SAUCE

  • oil drizzle
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ¼ cup pepper paste (hot or mild)
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar one more TBSP if using hot pepper paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream

CIABBATA BREAD

GARNISH

  • fresh mozzarella
  • fresh basil

Instructions

CHICKEN

  • season both sides of thin chicken breast with salt and pepper

CREATE 3 PLATES/BOWLS for coating

  • one plate with just AP flour and its seasoning (mixed)
  • one plate with just egg wash
  • one plate with panko and parmesan mix
  • dip seasoned chicken breast into seasoned flour, then egg wash, then panic mix
  • cook in pan with oil on both sides for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until GOLDEN on both sides. set aside

SAUCE

  • in a pan add oil, shallots, and garlic until sautéed down.
  • add pepper paste and tomato paste. mix well
  • add seasoning. mix well
  • add cream.
  • place sauce into a blender/processor until smooth

CIABBATA

  • slice, drizzle olive oil, and toast

ASSEMBLE

  • on toasted bread lay out a piece of chicken
  • top with sauce ( go extra )
  • add fresh mozzarella (you can keep this as is or broil/melt it down a tiny bit)
  • top with fresh basil

+ ENJOY

    Notes

    if you have left over sauce from this recipe, use it as a pizza base- so delicious! 
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