POPEYE'S FAVORITE MUSCLE BOOSTER SANDWICH-SPINACH, CHICKEN

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Popeye's Favorite Muscle Booster Sandwich-Spinach, Chicken image

To say this is an Italian fusion sandwich would be stretching it but to say that it is full of flavor and healthy is true.. Makes a great lunch sandwich with a bowl of soup on the side.for 4 or as a dinner main dish for two perhaps served with onion rings and oven fries. I like to use Herb Focaccia (home made or bought) but in a pinch regular sandwich buns will do. Add whatever condiments you like I have suggested sliced sweet onion, tomato and cheese. If you are just trying to get your family to eat spinach cut it back to 5 oz.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness (separated into four 4 oz portions)
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (Panko are best)
salt and pepper, for seasoning breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed, spin dried, stems removed and chopped or 1 (300 g) box frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed as dry as you can
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 -4 large portabella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
4 slices sweet onions (optional)
4 slices tomatoes (optional)
4 slices cheese (optional)
1 focaccia bread (approx 12 inches) or 2 small focaccia bread

Steps:

  • Beat the egg with the water.
  • Dip prepared chicken breast in the egg then in the seasoned bread crumbs.
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large skillet, medium heat, pan fry the chicken for apprx 5 minutes each side or until golden.
  • Add mushrooms for the last 5 minutes.
  • Stir fry them so they get well browned on both sides.
  • Meanwhile put 1 tbsp oil in another skillet over medium heat add garlic, saute 1 minute, add fresh spinach for 1-2 minutes or until it wilts or if using frozen heat it through.
  • Add lemon and nutmeg.
  • Keep spinach warm.
  • Cut the Focaccia bread through the middle and toast the inside - Butter it if you wish.
  • Place chicken on the bottom half, top with spinach and mushrooms - add any other condiments like sweet onion, tomato and cheese.
  • If you are using cheese melt it a bit on the chicken before removing it from the pan.
  • Put on the top half of the bread.
  • Cut into 2 or 4 pieces.

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