There are just times when easy meals are needed, and this is one of the sandwiches I go to for those times. For the most part, it is all fixed on the grill which makes it even easier. The garlicky mayonnaise and the peppery arugula add that extra-special kick to take it from ordinary to extraordinary.
Makes 8 sandwiches.
Aioli:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
Combine the mayonnaise and the garlic to make the aioli. Reserve.
Sandwich:
3 pounds chicken, boneless, skinless
3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 slices sourdough bread
16 slices pancetta, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 bunch arugula, trimmed, washed and dried
tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season generously with salt and pepper, and brush with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Preheat the grill on the highest setting. These can be prepared indoors with a grill pan if you prefer.
Lightly brush the slices of bread with the remaining olive oil. Grill over moderate heat until golden and crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. Reserve.
Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. While the chicken is cooking, grill the pancetta until crispy.
Spread 1 tablespoon of the aioli on each side of the grilled bread. Place a few leaves of arugula, 2 slices of crispy pancetta, a slice of tomato (optional) and the chicken breast on one side of the bread. Top with the other half of bread and slice diagonally.
I usually serve this with a side salad, fresh fruit, or tomato-basil soup. It doesn’t require anything else, however. Optionally, I will add roasted red bell pepper or red pimento peppers. Basil pesto is also good in place of or along with the aioli.
The original recipe came from Gourmet Meals in Minutes.
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These look and sound terrific. I love the aioli and prefer it to pesto with chicken. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
If you ask me I think that easy meals are always needed. This looks so good. It really isn’t that easy for someone like me who has no interet in cooking these days. I want to live in your house, please!
Just stopping by for PS and boy am I glad that I did – this sounds wonderful!!!
Thanks for the sweet poem and photo for PS.
If you have the time, please stop by The Old Parsonage…I love company!
Enjoy!
Leann
YUMMY!!! That sounds so good and so simple to make!
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Robin :o)
Wonderful! I love simple and delicious!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I am a big fan of aioli and I bet it makes the sandwich delicious. Thanks for sending it along to Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays!
This recipe sounds great! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I will definitely check out Crock Pot Wednesday. All the best!
I like any recipe with arugula in it. Not that I’m such a big fan of arugula. I just like the word. 🙂
Some of my favorite things are in this sandwich. Sounds wonderful.
I peeked at your menu for the week and I’m looking forward to Friday “woo pigs sooie.”
Go hogs,
Sam
These sound delicious. Love the garlic mayo.
Oh wow — that looks amazing! My stomach is growling. LOL
Yum! I love panini sandwiches too. This one looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!
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