Giant Chicken Sandwich

Here is what you will need:

For chicken marination:

• 1 pound boneless chicken breast

• 1 large lemon

• 1 teaspoon paprika powder

• Olive Oil

• 1/4 cup Sambal Oelek( or your favorite hot sauce)

• Salt

For the Red Pepper Aioli :

• 1 red pepper

• 6 garlic cloves

• 1/2 red onion

• 1/2 cup mayo

• salt

• lemon

• pepper

• 1/2 a bunch of Cilantro(optional)

For assemble:

• 1 loaf of Ciabatta bread (you could use French bread)

• Cheese slices ( I used pepper jack) *

• Fresh greens such as baby spinach

• pickled onions

• pickled peppers

Note: Using Cheese is also optional, it is best to broil it if you use it for best results.

Directions:

1. Slice and pound the chicken breasts into thin filets. Marinate the chicken in 1/4 cup sambal oelek, lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon paprika powder. Let it sit for at least an hour , a few hours is ideal.

2. Grill the chicken in a heavy bottomed grill pan or skillet, make sure the pan is really hot in order to get a good sear. It should take 4-5 minute on both sides.

3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper or foil. Cut the bell pepper and onion in large cubes. Transfer to tray along with garlic cloves, coat with olive oil and a little bit of salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until roasted.

4. In a blender add the roasted vegetables, mayo, cilantro, lemon juice .1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend to a creamy consistency, taste test the salt and acid , adjust if needed.

To assemble:

Cut and slice the loaf in half and generously slather both sides with the red pepper aoili .

Layer with chicken and cheese. Broil or bake at highest heat setting for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melting (keep a watchful eye ). Sprinkle your favorite greens and pickled vegetables. Slice for sharing or NOT. Enjoy!