Crispy Chicken & Spicy Cheddar Focaccia Sandwich

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This Crispy Chicken & Spicy Cheddar Focaccia Sandwich is layered with crunchy parmesan chicken cutlets, melted spicy cheddar, an herby butter on toasted sourdough focaccia bread, a homemade sun-dried tomato spread, and a caesar salad for the Ulitmate Tomato Girl Summer Sandwich!

This Focaccia Sandwich comprises of 3 main components: (1) Parmesan Chicken Cutlets, (2) Caesar Salad, and (3) Focaccia Bread.

For the Parmesan Chicken Cutlets (recipe here) it's a really simple battering with panko breadcrumbs shallowed fried on the stovetop that leaves you with crunchy parmesan breaded chicken that has a tender, juicy inside.. perfect for pasta, sandwiches, chicken parmesan, & more!

I've been making this Sourdough Focaccia Bread recipe for YEARS... it never fails to bake super fluffy, airy, chewy, and just so so delicious. Click here for the recipe! And if you're looking for a non-sourdough focaccia recipe that uses dry yeast, click here for that recipe.

How to Store Focaccia Sandwiches to Stay Fresh Longer?

My mom taught me this trick in high school when I practically survived off deli meat sandwiches. Wrap the sandwich in parchment paper, then store in a resealable bag to stay fresh longer.

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Crispy Chicken & Spicy Cheddar Focaccia Sandwich

Toasted herby butter sourdough focaccia layered with crunchy parmesan chicken cutlets, a sun-dried tomato spread, caesar salad, and spicy cheddar!

PREP:
10
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
20
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30

Ingredients

Servings: 2

For the High Protein Sundried Tomato Spread:

  • 1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Sundried Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

For the Spicy Cheddar Focaccia Sandwich:

  • 2 Parmesan Chicken Cutlets (RECIPE HERE)
  • 1 large slab Focaccia Bread, or bread of choice
  • 2 slices Organic Valley Flavor Favorites Spicy Cheddar
  • 2 Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
  • 1 cup Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp. Caesar Dressing
  • 2 tbsp. Sundried Tomato Spread, or substitute with pesto of choice
  • 2 tbsp. Organic Valley Salted Butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Chives, chopped

Instructions

To Assemble the Focaccia Sandwich:

  1. Prepare the parmesan chicken cutlets.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened salted butter and freshly chopped chives. Mix well, then slather evenly on the two focaccia halves.
  3. Place in the toaster oven or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, until golden.
  4. If making the homemade sundried tomato spread, combine all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Spread evenly over both sides of the toasted focaccia halves.
  5. Add the parmesan chicken cutlets and sliced spicy cheddar. Place back under the broiler for 1 minute, until melted.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss the chopped romaine and Caesar dressing. Layer on the chicken cutlets and sandwich with the top half of the focaccia. Enjoy!

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