Giada Chicken Sandwich Recipes

GREEN CHICKEN FINGER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a straight-sided baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a pie plate or shallow bowl, mix together the panko and matcha powder. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Beat the eggs in a third shallow bowl.
• One tender at a time, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then in the egg, and then in the matcha panko. Place the breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Brush an almond slice with a little beaten egg and place it on the tip of a tender "finger." Repeat with almond slices for the remaining tenders.
• Bake the tenders until lightly golden and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place 1 tender in each hot dog bun and squirt ketchup "blood" over the fingers.

CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the sundried tomato pesto: Put the sundried tomatoes and their oil in a food processor along with the basil, Parmesan and salt. Process to combine.
• For the chicken Parmesan: Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with the salt and pepper. Cut them in half crosswise. Using 3 wide, shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and combine the panko, Parmesan and oregano in the third.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly, shaking off the excess. Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust to the chicken. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip all of the chicken over and layer 1 mozzarella slice on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown and the mozzarella has melted, about 4 more minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, mozzarella-sides up. Spread about 1 tablespoon of Sundried Tomato Pesto on top. Put a tomato slice on 8 of the pieces, and then top them with the remaining 8 pieces, mozzarella sides down, to make little sandwiches. Serve immediately.

GIADA'S WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN PARM SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil along with the 4 slices of bread. Cook the bread until golden brown and crispy on the first side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the bread and continue to cook a minute longer. Remove the toasted bread to 4 dinner plates. Wipe out the pan with a dry towel.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Season the chicken cutlets evenly with the salt and oregano. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes on the first side or until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook 1 minute longer. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the sauce to the pan. Flip the chicken to coat it in the sauce and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Fold each slice of provolone in half and place on top of each cutlet. Cover and allow to sit for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
• To assemble, spoon some sauce on each slice of bread. Divide the greens evenly on the sauce. Top each sandwich with a cutlet. Top with any remaining sauce if desired.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND AVOCADO NAPOLEONS

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheets. Using the tines of a fork, prick the top of the pastry all over. Cover the pastry with parchment paper and place another baking sheet on top. Bake for 25 minutes until golden. Remove the top baking sheets and parchment paper. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat a grill pan or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the chicken with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.
• To assemble the Napoleons: Place 4 pieces pastry on a work surface. Slice each chicken breast diagonally into 6 (1/4-inch thick) slices. Place 3 chicken breast slices on each piece of pastry. Place 1/4 cup of spinach and 1 avocado slice on top. Spread 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture on the underside of another 4 pieces of pastry to create the middle layer of each Napoleon. Place on top. Repeat the layering. Each Napoleon should be completed with a piece of pastry as its top.
• Arrange the Napoleons on a platter and serve.

ROLLED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH ARUGULA AND PARSLEY AIOLI

Steps:

• For the Aioli: Place all the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the aioli to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the Sandwich: Add the shredded chicken to the aioli and mix well. Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, add the tortillas, 1 at a time, and cook until warm, about 30 seconds each side. Place the warm tortillas on a work surface and spread with the chicken mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle the arugula over the chicken mixture. Carefully roll up the tortillas, jelly-roll fashion. Cut each rolled sandwich in half, diagonally, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve.

GIADA DE LAURENTIIS'S GARLIC AND CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle the cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the orange, lemon, and garlic halves. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen string to help hold its shape. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Place a rack in a large roasting pan. Place the chicken, breast side up, on the rack in the pan. Roast the chicken for 1 hour, basting occasionally and adding some chicken broth to the pan, if necessary, to prevent the pan drippings from burning. Whisk the orange juice, lemon juice, oil, oregano, and chopped garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Brush some of the juice mixture over the chicken, after it has baked 1 hour. Continue roasting the chicken until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the innermost part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F, basting occasionally with the juice mixture and adding broth to the pan, about 45 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a platter. Tent with foil while making the sauce (do not clean the pan).
• Place the same roasting pan over medium-low heat. Whisk in any remaining broth and simmer until the sauce is reduced to 1 cup, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Strain into a 2-cup glass measuring cup and discard the solids. Spoon the fat from the top of the sauce. Serve the chicken with the pan sauce.

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Cut each breast in half and place in a bowl. Pour pickle brine on top and let sit for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, celery salt, and basil in a bowl.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in another bowl.
• Drain liquid from the chicken and rinse off briefly. Shake any excess liquid from chicken.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg-milk mixture, then coat again with the flour. Dip each piece again, if desired.
• Deep-fry chicken, 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Let chicken rest on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet for 5 minutes. While chicken is resting, lightly butter each sandwich bun and toast them in a skillet.
• Add 2 pickle slices to the bottom of each bun, then a chicken piece, then top with the other bun. Repeat to make remaining sandwiches.

GIADA'S ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.
• **Cook's Note: To toast the slivered almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before using.

GIADA'S BALSAMIC CHICKEN DRUMETTES

Steps:

• Mix balsamic, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rosemary, and garlic in a big ziploc bag.
• Shake and squeeze the contents of the bag to dissolve the honey and the brown sugar.
• Add the chicken to the bag and seal trying to leave as little air as possible.
• Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours
• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake until the skin is caramelized (about 30 to 35 minutes).
• Place marinade in a saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer on low heat until it thickens (15minutes).
• Brush some of the cooked marinade over the chicken (once the chicken is cooked).
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley when serving.