Herbed Chicken on Focaccia Recipe

Name: Herbed Chicken on Focaccia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 12 lemon, zest of, of; 1 lemon, juice of; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 sweet red peppers; 300 g roll goat cheese, sliced into 12 rounds and left a room temperature to soften; 1 head arugula, cleaned and leaves removed from stems; 12 large basil leaves, cleaned; 1 large focaccia bread, sliced horizontally and cut into four equal portions (preferably studded with sweet peppers and herbs)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 lemon, zest of, of
1 lemon, juice of
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 sweet red peppers
300 g roll goat cheese, sliced into 12 rounds and left a room temperature to soften
1 head arugula, cleaned and leaves removed from stems
12 large basil leaves, cleaned
1 large focaccia bread, sliced horizontally and cut into four equal portions (preferably studded with sweet peppers and herbs)

1
Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag.
2
Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 cloves of the minced garlic, Dijon, 2 tablespoon of olive oil, thyme and pepper.
3
Pour over chicken breasts and massage until coated.
4
Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
5
Roast peppers on the barbecue or in a 400-degree oven until blistered and the skins turn black.
6
Place peppers in a paper bag or bowl covered with cling film for 30 minutes.
7
Peel peppers, remove stems, seeds and membrane and dice.
8
Combine peppers in bowl with the remaining garlic clove and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
9
Barbecue chicken breasts until no longer pink inside and allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
10
Slice each chicken breast thinly on the diagonal and place on bottom half of foccacia portions.
11
Place equal portions of the goat cheese rounds followed by a heaping portion of the roasted red pepper mixture, basil leaves and arugula leaves.
12
Cover sandwich with the top portion of the foccacia.

866

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 12 lemon, zest of, of, 1 lemon, juice of, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Herbed Chicken on Focaccia falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Chicken on Focaccia

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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