Hello sandwich lovers!
When I first started off in kitchens, back in (I won’t say which year), one of my main duties was to make sandwiches for all sorts of occasions, guests and outlets. I will always remember that one of the most popular was actually one of the simplest to prepare and make, yet also delicious. It was a Panini filled with a delectable combination of cajun chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
With the (welcome) addition of the warmer weather and picnic season upon us, I decided this week to recreate a slightly smaller version as an on-the-go snack, perfect to eat hot or cold whilst sunning yourself in one of our fantastic parks.
To recreate these tasty bites, you’ll need chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spring onions, cajun seasoning and the usuals of salt, pepper and olive oil. For the pitta pockets, you can choose your own preferred flavour and style. For this recipe, mine was open pockets with sunflower seeds.
First, dice the chicken into small pieces and mix with a tablespoon of olive oil, three teaspoons of cajun seasonings, salt and two cloves of garlic, crushed. Leave to marinade for 30 minutes. Next, dice the spring onions and mix with a generous tablespoon of sundried tomatoes and leave aside.
To cook, simply pan-fry the chicken on a moderate heat until almost cooked through. Next, add into the mix the onions and tomatoes, reduce the heat and leave to almost stew together until the onions are soft. Then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
To assemble, spoon the mix into the pitta pockets. For extra crunch (and deliciousness), on the side add some fresh baby spinach leaves with slices of red onion tossed in a little olive oil and seasonings.
Next, visit your favourite park and enjoy with a glass of chilled Prosecco or a freshly made lemon iced tea (tip! If you use Earl Grey, you’ll get a more fragrant finish to your iced tea and remember to use 3 lemons per 1.5litres of tea [6 teabags] and plenty of sliced citrus fruits, ice and sugar!).
Enjoy the sunshine all 😊
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