Roast Chicken, Bacon And Pesto Sandwich
A heavenly sandwich of shredded roast chicken, crispy streaky bacon, vibrant basil pesto and peppery rocket—simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 slices focaccia
- 120 g leftover roast chicken, shredded (rotisserie or cooked thighs work well)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ⅓ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
- salt and pepper, to taste
- rocket
- 4–6 rashers of streaky bacon, fried until crispy
- basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
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Shred the leftover roast chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
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In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and chopped chives. Mix until evenly coated and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Lightly fry the focaccia, cut side down, until it turns golden and slightly crisp.
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Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over both slices of focaccia. Pile the chicken mixture onto one slice, then add several slices of crispy streaky bacon.
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Top with a handful of rocket leaves, close the sandwich with the other slice of focaccia, press gently and serve immediately.
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