Chicken Muffulettas

These Chicken Muffulettas put the emphasis on grilled chicken, with a rich Olive Spread over drizzled olive oil. They're enough to make any Cajun jump for joy.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Olive Spread

• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
• 1 1/2 cups bottled pickled vegetables, drained
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained
• 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, drained
• 1 jar (1/2 cup) artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sandwiches

• 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces French sourdough bread, about 6 inches each, sliced lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 cups Olive Spread

Instructions

Olive Spread

1. In food processor, place all ingredients. Chop by pulsing until consistency of cole slaw.
2. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Prepare gas or charcoal grill, or preheat broiler.

Sandwiches

1. Place chicken breast halves between two pieces of wax paper; pound gently to 1/4 inch thickness. Brush each side of chicken with vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill or broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until cooked throughout.
3. Assemble sandwich by opening bread and drizzling each half with olive oil.
4. Spread 1/2 cup Olive Spread on bottom of each sandwich; top with grilled chicken and one slice of Swiss and one slice provolone cheese.

Nutrition

Per serving: 870 calories; 42g fat; 14g saturated fat; 68g carbohydrate

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Chicken Council
From the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, Louisiana.