Chicken, Apple And Brie Sourdough Sandwich
A sophisticated yet simple lunch featuring seared chicken breast, creamy brie, and crisp apple slices. Nestled between toasted sourdough, it offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time on a busy workday, you can use pre-cooked or leftover chicken breast; just slice it and warm it briefly in a skillet before assembling.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Season the chicken breast cutlet lightly with…
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Season the chicken breast cutlet lightly with…
Season the chicken breast cutlet lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat with…
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the pan and let it rest for a minute.
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While the chicken cooks
While the chicken cooks, thinly slice the apple and the brie cheese.
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Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices
Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one or both slices.
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Layer the warm chicken
Layer the warm chicken, sliced brie, apple slices, and fresh arugula on the toasted bread. The heat from the chicken will gently soften the brie. Close the sandwich and enjoy.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If using a thick chicken breast
If using a thick chicken breast, carefully slice it in half horizontally to create a thin cutlet—it cooks much faster and fits better in a sandwich.
Crisp
Crisp, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady provide the best texture and flavor contrast to the rich brie.
To save time on a busy…
To save time on a busy workday, you can use pre-cooked or leftover chicken breast; just slice it and warm it briefly in a skillet before assembling.
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