Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich recipe

Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
30min

A flavorful and layered sandwich featuring grilled chicken, pea basil pesto, and a beet, apple, and red onion relish, all served on ciabatta rolls.

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 sandwich)

Sandwich Ingredients

  • 2piece
    ciabatta rolls
  • 1/2cup
    pea basil pesto
  • 1piece
    large tomato
  • 1/2cup
    artichoke hearts
  • 10sprigs
    fresh basil leaves
  • 2piece
    grilled chicken breasts
  • 1/4cup
    spicy red pepper sauce
  • 1/2cup
    beet, apple & red onion relish

Pea Basil Pesto

  • 1/2cup
    fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4cup
    peas
  • 1/4cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4cup
    olive oil
  • 1
    clove garlic
  • salt and pepper

Beet, Apple & Red Onion Relish

  • 1/2cup
    shredded beetroot
  • 1/2piece
    apple
  • 1/4cup
    red onion
  • 1tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2tbsp
    honey
  • salt and pepper

How to make Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich

Make the Pea Basil Pesto

  1. Combine basil leaves, peas, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender.

  2. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Prepare the Beet, Apple & Red Onion Relish

  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded beetroot, diced apple, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and honey.

  2. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and set aside.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. Spread a generous layer of pea basil pesto on each ciabatta roll's bottom half.

    Step 3.1: Spread a generous layer of pea basil pesto on each ciabatta roll's bottom half
  2. Layer the sliced tomatoes and chopped artichoke hearts over the pesto.

  3. Add fresh basil leaves on top of the artichokes.

  4. Place sliced grilled chicken on the basil leaves and spread spicy red pepper sauce over the chicken.

    Step 3.1: Place sliced grilled chicken on the basil leaves and spread spicy red pepper sauce over the chicken
  5. Spoon a layer of beet, apple & red onion relish over the top.

Finish and Serve

  1. Place the top half of the ciabatta roll over the loaded ingredients, press gently, and enjoy your deliciously layered chicken ciabatta sandwich.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, grill the ciabatta rolls before assembling the sandwich.

  2. Adjust the amount of spicy red pepper sauce to your taste preference.