Dijon Grilled Chicken with Fennel and Apple Slaw.
Prep time.
20.
Cook time.
15.
Total time.
35.
Serves.
2.
Fresh, crisp, and full of bright flavour, this Grilled Chicken & Apple Slaw Sandwich is a refreshing twist on a classic. Juicy, Dijon-marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and paired with a vibrant slaw of cabbage, fennel, and green apple for the perfect balance of crunch and zest. Layered onto warm ACE Bakery® Ciabatta Piccola Rolls with a creamy spread of mayo, it’s a light yet satisfying sandwich that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients2 ACE Bakery® Ciabatta Piccola Rolls2 small chicken breasts, boneless and skinless2 dijon Mustard1 lemon, zested and juiced2 olive oil, plus more for marinating and grilling chickenSalt and Pepper¼ cup savoy cabbage, thinly sliced (or prepared shredded cabbage)¼ bulb fennel, core removed and thinly sliced¼ large green apple, julienned (small matchstick)1 stalk celery, washed and thinly sliced on the bias1 bunch of flat leaf parsley, washed, dried and chopped4 tbsp. mayonnaise.
InstructionsCoat chicken breasts evenly with dijon mustard, drizzle of olive oil, ½ lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Marinate 1 hour or in the fridgeGrill chicken on a pre-heated grill pan or BBQ, turning a quarter turn to create nicely charred grill Cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 155°F.In a pre-heated 400°F oven or toaster oven, bake thawed Ciabatta Piccola Rolls for 2-4 minutes, until lightly golden, crust has crisped and roll is warmed through. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing in half length-wise.For the slaw, toss together the cut cabbage, fennel, apple, celery, and parsley in a small bowl, with 2 tbsp. Olive oil, juice and remaining zest of the lemon and salt and pepper to Drain of any liquid before serving.To assemble the sandwich, spread mayonnaise on both cut sides of the Ciabatta On the heel of the roll, arrange the slices of grilled chicken, followed by the slaw, then the crown of the roll. Enjoy!
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