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SANDWICHES:
Chicken and Arugula Sandwiches
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Chicken
and Arugula Sandwiches |
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Colorful,
delicious and easy-to-make...
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6
Tbs |
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plain nonfat yogurt or lowfat mayonnaise |
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4
tsp |
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dijon mustard |
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˝
cup |
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chopped arugula |
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freshly ground black pepper to taste |
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2
large |
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red
bell peppers |
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Four
4-ounce |
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boneless skinless chicken breasts |
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salt
to taste |
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1
tsp |
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olive oil |
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Six
5-inch |
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baguettes, French bread or rolls, cut
lengthwise into halves |
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2
large |
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bunches of arugula |
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1 |
Combine
yogurt and mustard in a bowl and mix well. Stir
in chopped arugula and season with pepper.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1
day. |
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2 |
Char bell
peppers over a gas flame or broil until the skin
is blistered and blackened on all sides.
Immediately place the bell peppers in a
resealable plastic bag and seal tightly. Allow
to steam in the bag for 10 minutes. Peel and
seed the bell peppers and cut into ˝-inch
strips. |
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3 |
Sprinkle the
chicken with salt and pepper. Brush a nonstick
skillet with the olive oil and sauté the chicken
in the oil for 4 minutes per side or until
cooked through. Cool slightly and slice
diagonally into strips. |
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Spread 2
teaspoons of the yogurt mixture on the cut sides
of each bread half. Layer 1 bunch of arugula and
the chicken over bottom halves. Top with roasted
bell pepper strips, remaining arugula and
remaining bread halves. Wrap tightly in plastic
wrap and chill for up to 4 hours. |
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Yield: 6
sandwiches |
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Cooking Tips |
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*To save time, sub
commercially prepared roasted bell peppers for the fresh
bell peppers. |
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**To ensure even
cooking of the chicken, pound it down to uniform size
before cooking. |
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Recipe Source |
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Modified from California Sol
Food: Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
This One's a Keeper!- would
make it again. "Great
sandwich for a weekday meal. Terrific one for entertaining too.
Easy fresh flavors. Make extra spread for more flavor."
-San Diego, CA
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