chicken cutlet sandwich

Pesto Slaw Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

A simple, satisfying chicken cutlet sandwich.

Ethan ChlebowskiBy Ethan Chlebowski
Photography by Ethan Chlebowski

This sandwich is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken cutlets. A few simple leftover ingredients makes this sandwich go a long way.

Ethan Chlebowski

Ethan Chlebowski

CREATOR

Ingredients

  • Protein

    • cooked chicken cutlet
      1
  • Slaw

    • kale
      , chopped
      a handful30 g
    • fennel
      , sliced
      a handful20 g
    • pesto
      , optional
      a spoonful
    • mayonnaise
      a spoonful
  • Remaining sandwich components

    • fresh mozzarella
      , sliced
      113 g
    • hoagie rolls
      1
    • heirloom tomato
      , sliced
      1
    • fresh oregano
      a sprinkle

Method

Step 1: Wam the chicken cutlet

Turn on the broiler.

Once the oven is heated, the fried chicken cutlet until warmed through and crispy.

  • Alternatively, use an air fryer or toaster oven.

Step 2: Toss the slaw & prepare other components

Add the chopped kale, fennel, pesto and mayo to a bowl and toss it all together. Set aside for assembly.

Slice the tomato in to thick slices. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to them.

Slice the mozzarella.

Step 3: Assemble the sandwich

Grab the roll and slice it in half. Add some of the slaw, followed by slices of tomato, chicken cutlets, and the mozzarella.

Sprinkle the top with oregano and wrap the sandwich with parchment paper.

  • This will help everything compress together and changes the texture of the sandwich.

Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy!

LET'S COOK!

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