This 15-min Chicken Caprese Sandwich on a Ciabatta Roll is a quick and easy but satisfying and flavorful sandwich. Combining juicy chicken and rich mozzarella with the fresh tastes of tomato/basil/garlic gives a sandwich that is great anytime!

Preparation List for Chicken Caprese Sandwich:

• Servings: 3
• Active Time: 15 min
• Ingredients:
  • 3 Ciabatta Rolls or Sandwich buns
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 Slices of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons(30ml) extra virgin olive oil (for toasting sandwich bun)
  • 6 thick slices Roma Tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper
  • Choice of Sauce:
    • 2 tablespoons(30ml) basil pesto per sandwich (store bought or make your own)
    • OR: 2 teaspoons(10ml) stone ground or dijon mustard mixed with 1 teaspoon(5ml) of berry jam (raspberry/blackberry work well) per sandwich.

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Chicken Caprese Sandwich Recipe

• Toast Ciabatta Roles/Sandwich Buns. Split each ciabatta roll into two buns and place them face up on a baking sheet (see left below Image below). Drizzle the 2 tablespoons(30ml) of olive over the buns and place in the oven and set to 300F(145C) to toast (the oven is NOT preheated). Check back in about 5 minutes and every 2 minutes or so after that until you see the buns are golden brown.

• Assemble Sandwich. For each sandwich: on the bottom bun, place 2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese and 2 slices Roma tomato as well as one of the cooked chicken thighs. On the top bun add the sauce of your choosing (see Preparation List: Choice of Sauce) and then put them together. Here I made 3 sandwiches with 2 different sauces. Pairing with french fries(see recipe here), a quick and nice family meal is ready!