ROASTED PEPPER CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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This is such a wonderful, flavorful sandwich perfect for a casual dinner, special lunch, or when hosting a luncheon. It's sure to get rave reviews. -Laura Merkle of Dover, Deleware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
PEPPER MIXTURE:
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
SANDWICHES:
1 loaf (8 ounces) focaccia bread
4 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion and sugar over medium heat until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook for 1 minute. Stir in roasted peppers and vinegar; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; keep warm., Drain chicken if necessary, discarding any excess marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into 1/2-in. strips., Cut focaccia in half lengthwise; spread mayonnaise over cut side of bread bottom. Layer with cheese, chicken strips and pepper mixture. Replace bread top; lightly press down. Grill, covered, for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into four sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.