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PrintChicken Sandwiches with Lemon-Basil Zucchini and Boursin
This is a perfect sandwich to make in late summer when zucchini and red peppers are at their peak. The lemon zest and sweet basil flavours paired with the Boursin cheese really take this sandwich to a new level.
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Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon-Basil Zucchini and Boursin
3 cups
store bought rotisserie chicken, shredded
750 mL
1 tsp
kosher salt
5 mL
1/4 tsp
black pepper, freshly ground
1.25 mL
2 Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
30 mL
1
lemon, zested and juiced
1
3 Tbsp
basil, fresh, chopped
45 mL
2
zucchini, medium, sliced very thinly lenghtwise
2
1/2 cup
red pepper(s), thinly sliced
125 mL
5 oz
Boursin cheese
125 g
8 slices
crusty bread, toasted
8 slices
Preparation
Serves 4
Cook time :
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Preparation time :
20 min
Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon-Basil Zucchini and Boursin
1
In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil. Whisk to combine. Add zucchini ribbons and red bell pepper and gently toss to coat with dressing.
2
Spread one quarter of Boursin cheese onto one half of each sandwich. Divide shredded chicken among the four sandwiches, placing on top of cheese. Top chicken with red bell pepper and zucchini ribbons, drizzling any remaining dressing over the vegetables. Cut each sandwich on the diagonal and serve.
Notes: This recipe is courtesy of the National Chicken Council.
