Focaccia Sandwich

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Turn your homemade focaccia bread into a delightful warmed chicken sandwich. Bring the bistro home with affordable, fresh ingredients!

I don't know about you, but sometimes it's fun to go to a little cafe or bistro and grab a sandwich. However, have you seen the prices lately?? I know eating out is expensive but sometimes it feels ridiculous for what you get - which is why we commit to eating at home!

Sandwiches can run quite the range. Slap together a PBJ for the kids or make a fancy panini for guests. We perfected the softest bread that the kids clamor over, my Homemade Crustless Sandwich Bread. Breakfast for dinner gets an upgrade with English Muffin Egg Sandwiches. Add a side of fresh fruit and Honey Sweetened Iced Tea and the meal is complete.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients to make a chicken sandwich on focaccia.

Focaccia - Storebought or make your own tray of Basil Focaccia Bread.

Chicken - Grilled chicken or rotisserie or anything you've got in the fridge.

Toppings - Roasted red peppers are sweet and smoky and a great added texture. Don't forget cheese and fresh basil.

How to Make Basil Focaccia Sandwich

***See recipe card below for precise measurements and instructions.***

Cheese and chicken layered over focaccia bread.

Cheese melting on an open face sandwich in a skillet.

Step 1: Slice focaccia and add chicken and cheese.

Step 2: Heat in a skillet until chicken is warmed through and cheese is melted.

Fresh basil on a focaccia bread sandwich.

Step 3: Gather the remaining toppings.

Step 4: Layer on the peppers and basil and you're ready to serve.

FAQs

How do I use focaccia for a sandwich?

You can either make your Basil Focaccia in a large pan, making it thinner and using two slices for your sandwich. Or - make it thicker and then slice it in half like a hamburger bun.

Do I need to heat the sandwich?

You can absolutely eat this sandwich either hot or cold. So many restaurants offer their same sandwiches as both paninis or subs. I just love a good slice of melted cheese on mine! But this is absolutely great cold or you can go all the way and cook on both sides to do more of a grilled cheese style.

Chicken and roasted red pepper sandwich.

Photos by Megan Hampton

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