Caesar Club Sandwich

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Working Lunch

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Cook Time:
1 hr 5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 5 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1 large ciabatta bread
2 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
12 sun-dried tomatoes, in oil
2 to 3 ounces Parmesan, shaved

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan skin side up. Rub the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until cooked through. Cool slightly, discard the skin and bones, and slice the meat thickly. Set aside.

Meanwhile, place the pancetta on another sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towels.

Place the garlic and parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until minced. Add the anchovy paste, mustard, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and process again to make a smooth dressing. (Refrigerate the Caesar dressing if not using it immediately.)

Slice the ciabatta in half horizontally and separate the top from the bottom. Toast the bread in the oven, cut side up, for 5 to 7 minutes; cool slightly. Spread the cut sides of each piece with the Caesar dressing. Place half the arugula on the bottom piece of bread and then layer in order: the sun-dried tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, crispy pancetta, and sliced chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and finish with another layer of arugula. Place the top slice of ciabatta on top and cut in thirds crosswise. Serve at room temperature.

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recipe Caesar Club Sandwich
Lindsay Willow Springs, NC 11-02-2009
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Tasty Sandwich!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This sandwich is extra special! I forgot to pick up sundried tomatoes at the store so I used sliced tomatoes instead, but it... was still wonderful! I took this to a potluck and got many compliments...I think the dressing makes it extra special. Well worth the time and effort because this is truly a gourmet sandwich!Read more
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LeeAnn Cleburne, TX 10-25-2009
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A great sandwich!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this sandwich tonight along with Ina's Shrimp bisque (which was also great) for my boyfriend. The ingredients all... blended together perfectly. I followed the recipe as written except to save time used bottled caesar dressing and I added sliced avocado before the top layer of arugula. Was delicious! He is taking leftovers to work tomorrow... Thanks, Ina. Your recipes never disappoint!Read more
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Mary Kingston, MA 10-13-2009
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Absolutely THE best sandwich!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for my "girls spa weekend get-away" and they were outstanding!! I made them the day before and wrapped them in... parchment paper and put them in the cooler. We had them on the beach after our treatments and it was perfect. I thought the bread would get soggy or the chicken would loose it's moistness...neither happened. Next time I might wait to put the lettuce on...that lost it's crunch a bit. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pancetta and dressing were out of this world. I didn't change a thing and probably wouldn't...it couldn't get any better! Don't be afraid of the anchovy paste...kind of stinky when putting it in the dressing mix...but you don't get that "fishy" taste when it's all together. Outstanding can't even say it all!!!!!Read more
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Susie san diego, CA 10-01-2009
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Outstanding!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My 13 year old son was persistently asking me to make this sandwich. We finally did and it was absolutley out of this world.... Now my son's request it in there lunch boxes. Yes it is labor intensive making the dressing, chicken and cooking the pancetta. I do everything the night before and assemble the sandwich the next day. This sandwich is one of the most delicious we have ever eaten. I love the sun dried tomatoes on it. Read more
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f coppell, TX 09-13-2009
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love the dressing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

my daughter asks for the "homemade" caesar dressing. it's her favorite! thanks ina :)
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Kathryn Dublin, CA 08-20-2009
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This is an INCREDIBLE sandwich!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe, like all Barefoot Contessa recipes, is incredible. It is probably the most delicious sandwich I've had and it's... impressive to guests as well. I wouldn't change a thing about it except that my family likes to have a little bit more dressing on the bread than the recipe makes so I double it and I take any extra, whisk in some olive oil, and turn it into a salad dressing to have the next day.Read more