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Barefoot Contessa's Caesar Club Sandwich Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 oz baby arugula, washed & spun dry .
  • 1 large garlic clove, sliced .
  • 1/2 c mayonnaise .
  • 2 tbsps fresh flat-leaf parsley .
  • 2-3 oz parmesan cheese, shaved .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps fresh lemon juice .
  • 12 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil .
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1 1/2 tsps anchovy paste .
  • 4 oz pancetta .
  • 2 chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on) .
  • olive oil .
  • 1 large ciabatta

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #2 Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan skin side up.
  • Step #3 Rub the chicken with olive oil & sprinkle with salt & pepper.
  • Step #4 Roast for 35 to 40 mins, until cooked through.
  • Step #5 Cool slightly, discard the skin & bones, & slice the meat thickly.
  • Step #6 Set aside.
  • Step #7 Meanwhile, place the pancetta on another sheet pan in a single layer.
  • Step #8 Roast for 10 to 15 mins, until crisp.
  • Step #9 Set aside to drain on paper towels.
  • Step #10 Place the garlic & parsley in the bowl of a food processor/blender fitted with a steel blade & process until minced.
  • Step #11 Add the anchovy paste, mustard, lemon juice, & mayonnaise & process again to make a smooth dressing.
  • Step #12 (Refrigerate the Caesar dressing if not using it as soon as possible.
  • Step #13 ).
  • Step #14 Slice the ciabatta in half horizontally & separate the top from the bottom.
  • Step #15 Toast the bread in the oven, cut side up, for 5 to 7 mins; cool slightly.
  • Step #16 Spread the cut sides of each piece with the Caesar dressing.
  • Step #17 Place half the arugula on the bottom piece of bread & then layer in order: the sun-dried tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, crispy pancetta, & sliced chicken.
  • Step #18 Sprinkle top with salt & pepper & finish with another layer of arugula.
  • Step #19 Place the top slice of ciabatta on top & cut in thirds crosswise.
  • Step #20 Serve at about room temp.
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