Chicken Muffuletta

Health score
12%
Chicken Muffuletta
45 min.
4
490kcal

Suggestions

This Chicken Muffuletta recipe is a delicious and hearty sandwich that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy olives, and melted cheese is truly irresistible! The key to this sandwich is in the preparation. By hollowing out the rolls and weighting the sandwiches, you create the perfect vessel for all the delicious fillings. This ensures every bite is packed with flavor and has the ideal bread-to-filling ratio. The longer you let the sandwiches sit, the more the flavors meld together, so feel free to make them ahead of time. This Chicken Muffuletta is a great option if you're looking for something a little different from your typical sandwich. It's a fun twist on the classic Italian muffuletta, and the Cajun spice adds a nice kick. So, if you're craving a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this Chicken Muffuletta recipe a try! It's sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cajun spice 
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • teaspoons capers 
  • pound chicken breast boneless
  • ounces jarlsberg cheese thinly sliced
  • cup olives green chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano 
  • cup the of 1 cos lettuce shredded
  •  portugese rolls whole wheat (regular or )

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine the olives, capers, oregano, and vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the Cajun spice blend.
  3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium high heat; add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Split the rolls and pull out the middle breading to hollow them out. Divide the olive mixture (solids only) among the four roll bottoms. Top with the romaine lettuce and the chicken.
  5. Brush the cut side of tops of the rolls with the liquid from the olive mixture.
  6. Place the cheese on the tops, and close the sandwiches.
  7. Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator, weighting them down lightly with a small bottle or container.
  8. Let sit from 20 minutes to overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Calories490kcal
Protein30.5%
Fat40.62%
Carbs28.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.75
Glycemic Load
23.31
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.102608556333%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
1.32mg
Quercetin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:490.38kcal
24.52%
Fat:21.98g
33.82%
Saturated Fat:6.66g
41.64%
Carbohydrates:35.15g
11.72%
Net Carbohydrates:32.55g
11.84%
Sugar:5.29g
5.87%
Cholesterol:92.82mg
30.94%
Sodium:1162.56mg
50.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:37.14g
74.28%
Iron:11.49mg
63.85%
Vitamin B3:11.98mg
59.91%
Selenium:36.67µg
52.39%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.77%
Vitamin A:1519.22IU
30.38%
Phosphorus:244.84mg
24.48%
Calcium:239.95mg
24%
Vitamin B5:1.65mg
16.48%
Vitamin K:16.46µg
15.68%
Vitamin E:2.23mg
14.89%
Potassium:474.93mg
13.57%
Fiber:2.6g
10.39%
Magnesium:36.43mg
9.11%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.57%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.96%
Folate:22.18µg
5.54%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.79%
Copper:0.08mg
4.21%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.57%
Vitamin C:1.88mg
2.28%
Source:My Recipes