Summery Sandwich
If you’re a fan of rotisserie chickens, or if you happen to have some leftover chicken in the fridge, here’s a summery sandwich that combines chicken with fresh zucchini ribbons.
Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon-Basil Zucchini and Boursin
Serves 4
3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoo freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 medium zucchini, sliced very thinly lengthwise
½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 (5 oz) package Boursin cheese
8 slices crusty bread, toasted
1. In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil. Whisk to combine. Add zucchini ribbons and red bell pepper and gently toss to coat with dressing.
2. Spread one quarter of Boursin cheese onto one half of each sandwich. Divide shredded chicken among the four sandwiches, placing on top of cheese. Top chicken with red bell pepper and zucchini ribbons, drizzling any remaining dressing over the vegetables. Cut each sandwich on the diagonal and serve.
Nutritional information for one serving: 530 calories; 26 g fat; 10 g saturated fat; 36 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 6 g sugars; 35 g protein
Recipe and photo courtesy of National Chicken Council
