Balsamic Chicken Sandwich

  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1.5 lbs of chicken, cut into strips or chunkssalt & pepper to taste3 cloves garlic, minced2 TB extra virgin olive oil1 cup low sodium chicken broth1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup whole wheat flour6 pieces Trader Joe's tuscan pane1 large tomato1/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella30 leaves basil
Directions
Sprinkle cut chicken with salt and pepper. Saute with garlic in olive oil until browned on both sides and garlic is fragrant (8-10 minutes). Add in broth, vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes, ensuring chicken is cooked. Add up to 1/4 cup whole wheat flour to thicken sauce a bit.

Put bread onto a cookie sheet. Top half of each piece with basil, tomato, chicken, and mozzarella. Bake at 350 until cheese is melted. Fold other half over to create a sandwich, or just pile on to eat with a knife and fork.

Serving Size: Makes 6 sandwiches

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WATERBABY*3.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 374.6
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 68.3 mg
  • Sodium: 609.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 33.9 g

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