Antipasto Chicken Sandwich Recipes

ANTIPASTI STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the red wine vinegar, oregano, fennel seed, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Gradually whisk in the oil.
• For the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the salami, pepperoncini, prosciutto, provolone and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to blend evenly.
• Place the chicken breasts, smooth-side down on the work surface with the thickest part at the top and the straight side on the left. Using a very sharp knife and starting on the right side, cut each chicken breast almost in half horizontally (stopping close to the left side), creating a pocket for stuffing. Open the chicken breasts like a book.
• Mound a fourth of the stuffing onto the right side of the breast, and press firmly to compact. Fold the left side (flap) of the chicken tightly over the stuffing. Lay three 10-inch pieces of string on the work surface 1 to 11/2 inches apart. Place the chicken on the strings and tie the strings around the chicken at intervals to keep the flap closed over the stuffing. Press in any stuffing pieces that fall out.
• Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
• Roast until the chicken is cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a sheet of foil. Let rest 5 minutes.
• For serving: Divide the arugula among four plates. Cut the strings off the chicken. Cut each breast on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Fan the slices of one breast over the arugula on each plate. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the bread horizontally into 5 slices.
• Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface, the place the bottom layer of bread in the center.
• Spread with a thin coat of mayonnaise (all layers will get a thin coat- this keeps the bread from getting soaked with juices), 1/2 the romaine, the roasted red peppers and the onion.
• Add the next slice of bread, coat with mayonnaise, then all the provolone and salami.
• Add the next slice, coat with mayo, then the remaining romaine, and the mortadella.
• Next slice, mayo, tomato, coppa.
• Top with the last slice of bread, press down on the sandwich lightly with your hands.
• Wrap very tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4.
• Slice and serve with the olives and pepperoncini.

ANTIPASTO SUB

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top, leaving a 1-1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Invert bread top; layer with olives, artichokes, red pepper, cheese and salami. Replace bread bottom. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate. Cut sub into slices; serve with the dressing.

ANTIPASTO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle garlic pepper over chicken. Cook chicken in oil about 8 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides.
• Mix undrained artichokes and remaining ingredients except cheese in medium bowl. Cut large artichoke pieces in half if necessary. Spoon mixture over chicken. Cook about 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Sprinkle with cheese.

HOT ANTIPASTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Unroll crescent roll dough into two rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Press one rectangle onto the bottom and 3/4 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with salami, ham, pepperoni and provolone cheese., Whisk eggs and pepper; pour over cheese. Top with roasted peppers and Parmesan cheese. Place remaining crescent dough rectangle over the top; pinch edges to seal. Brush with egg yolk. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cut into eight triangles; serve warm.