Ingredients
–1/8+ cup olive oil
–Finely grated lemon zest
–1 tablespoon lemon juice
–1 tablespoon thyme leaves
–1 garlic clove, minced
–salt & freshly ground pepper
–Sliced tomato
–1/2 lb. chicken breast
–Fresh mozzarella
–Basil leaves
–Ciabatta bread, petite size, par baked (TJs)
Preparation
- In large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon zest & juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. In 2 separate containers, use the mixture as marinade over the chicken and over the tomatoes. Let stand at room temp for 30 min.
- Light grill or heat stovetop skillet. Add a little olive oil. Brush ciabatta with olive oil & grill, if desired. Or put ciabatta in oven to bake. You only need 1/2 of the petite loaf for 2 sandwiches.
Add chicken to grill and cook over high heat, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 6 min utes. Slice baked ciabatta into two sandwiches and place chicken on top. Top w/ mozzarella, tomato and basil. Spoon any tomato or other juices on top. Close sandwich.