Chicken Sandwich with Peppers and Herbs
A hearty sandwich with shredded chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh greens, and a kick of chili, all tucked into a toasted sesame bun.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 sesame seed buns
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 tomato
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and mince the red chili (remove seeds for less heat). Slice the tomato into rounds.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the bell pepper and chili, cook until softened and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- 3
Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Add to the skillet with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, toss to warm through, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Toast the sesame buns in the same skillet or a toaster until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Layer the bottom buns with mixed greens, tomato slices, the warm chicken-pepper mixture, and top with the other bun half. Serve immediately.
- 6
Optional: add a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of mayo for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- spatula
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