Ok, so here's the deal.
This chicken sandwich is really, really good.
I posit that Happiness may, in fact, have been birthed from this tasty treat.
Try it for yourself.
Follow the instructions below and let me know what you think.
Start with diced yellow onions and a dollop of olive oil in a small skillet. It takes a while for them to brown, so give them a few minutes head start before you put the chicken on.
Give the onions a minute or two and then cover them, turning the heat from high to a mid-range temperature.
Now it is time to start the chicken.
One sandwich requires one chicken breast-- dollop of olive oil in the pan, a little bit on the chicken breast, and a dash of garlic powder will get you on your way.
Give the chicken about 2-3 minutes and then turn it over. At this point, I like to baste it with a bit of chili paste (I use Sriracha... because I'm completely addicted).
Cover the chicken. You should be about 6 minutes in, as far as the onions are concerned. They should be turning a nice brown color, like the ones below:
So, Chicken is on the uncooked side, onions are on the brown side, and it is time to start toasting the bread. I like to toast them diner style, using a pan (rather than a conventional toaster). I use a bit of olive oil to grease the pan and make sure that it is very lightly spread on both sides of the toast.
You can also use butter, if you would prefer. Don't get me wrong-- I love butter. I just don't like the way it makes me look in tight pants. Or the way it makes my pants look tight. Either way...
Continue to turn the chicken, ensuring that it is cooked evenly throughout.
About 8 minutes in, your chicken should be fairly well cooked. It should have a nice golden brown color and there should be no pink inside.
Now is where you turn off the burners.
Add a dollop of Orange Marmalade ( I like Dundee) to the onions and sautee together.
Spread a thin layer of Orange Marmalade on one piece of toast.
Spread a big dollop of Goat Cheese on the other.
Place both pieces of toast back in the pan (just a reminder, burners should be off) and add mixed baby greens to both sides.
Add your onion/marmalade compote...
And slice up your chicken
If you have extra, it is always nice to share with your friends :) They will surely be appreciative!
And just like that, Happiness!! In sandwich form!!
Bon Appetit!
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