Balsamic Chicken Sandwich (Jerry Seinfeld's favorite)

By McLean

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 up balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup broccoli puree
• 6 large slices tomato
• 6 ciabatta rolls, or 6 large slices crust Italian bread
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the flour on a sheet of waxed paper. Toss the chicken chunks in the flour and coat completely. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and garlic. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook until the chicken begins to brown and the garlic becomes fragrant. 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the chicken broth, vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Add the puree and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until the flavors are well-blended.

Place the bread on a large baking sheet. Top each with a tomato slice. Divide the chicken between the 6 pieces of bread and top with mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted and edges of the bread are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Broccoli Puree:
Cut broccoli into florets and steam for 6 to 7 minutes. Florets should be tender but still bright green. Puree in blender or food processor for about 2 minutes. May need a few teaspoons of water for a smooth, creamy texture.