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Roast Chicken, Bacon And Pesto Sandwich

By: Margie Nomura
This sandwich is heaven on earth. Roast chicken, crispy bacon, pesto and a little rocket. It’s so so good!
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 4 slices of focaccia
  • 120 g leftover roast chicken – shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken thighs work well
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ⅓ tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp chopped chives
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Arugula (rocket)
  • 4-6 slices bacon (bacon rashers), fried until crispy
  • basil pesto – you can buy the fresh stuff or make a quick basil pesto – up to you!

Instructions 

  • Shred leftover cooked chicken into small pieces.
  • Place the chicken in a bowl and add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, chives and mix together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fry the focaccia cut side down until lightly golden
  • Spread both pieces of focaccia generously with pesto, top one piece with the chicken mixture, a few slices of crispy streaky bacon.
  • Place a few leaves of rocket and top with the other slice of focaccia
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About Margie Nomura

With over ten years of experience as a professional chef, I'm passionate about sharing simple recipes anyone can make at home

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