What's For Lunch?

Now that I am home most of the time, I have been designated as the family cook for most of the lunches. Never thought been a "house-hubby" can be tough until I had to cook on a regular basis for 4 with varied taste and appetite.


Variety is also not exactly a spice of life when it comes to a quick after school lunch for the kids.

Everytime I propose some new lunch item they will ask for their favourite weekly fare, Roast Chicken Sandwich. And here's how it's done.



Recipe for Roast Chicken Sandwich (for 4 pax)

Ingredients

• Chicken meat, it can be thighs or drumsticks; just portion enough for 4 pax. I usually use 3 large drumsticks, the one from the thighs and not the drumlets
• Zucchini x 2, halved and sliced length wise
• Tomatoes x 4, halved
• Fresh Basil leaves, a handful
• Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
• Bread slices x 8

Seasonings

• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Herb de Provence
• Mustard

Preparations

1. Season the chicken meat about an hour before cooking with about 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt per drumstick (or to taste), 1 teaspoon of Herb de Provence and olive oil. Set aside until ready
2. Lay the vegetables in a baking tray or pan, the sliced Zucchini first, then the halved tomatoes, minced garlic on the tomatoes and rest the fresh basil leaves on the tomatoes slices. Season with salt and olive oil; and set aside. I usually use a wire rack in the pan as the Zucchini can get really soggy when roast in the oven.

Directions

1. Warm the oven till a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius
2. Lay the chicken meat on top of the vegetables and roast in the oven for 30 minutes
3. When done, remove the pan and shred the chicken meat. Marinate the chicken meat with a mixture of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of mustard
4. Likely oil the bread (8 slices for 4 pax) and toast it in the oven at the same setting as above for 3 minutes per side
5. Assemble the sandwich by sandwiching the halved tomatoes first, followed by slices of Zucchini then the marinated chicken meat.

Use a sharp knife to half the sandwich into two triangles and serve immediately. Note that the sandwich can get soggy if set aside for too long due to the moisture of the vegetables.

Voila! Bon Appetit!