This Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich has the perfect combination of super crispy chicken with creamy, fresh mozzarella and a sweet balsamic glaze!
We start these delicious sandwiches off with our Flat Chicken recipe for the chicken cutlets! Try serving these with a Garlic Parmesan Potatoes and a classic Italian cocktail like an Aperol Spritz!
Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich Recipe
One bite of this sandwich and you’ll be sold. This Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich has the perfect crispy to creamy, sweet to salty combo that makes a recipe memorable. Everyone will be begging you to make these chicken sandwiches for every holiday, game day or dinner.
We’re starting with out perfect chicken cutlet recipe as the base for these sandwiches, stacked with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Of course we added a good slather of mayonnaise to the bottom bun, just for extra flavor!
How To Make The BEST Chicken Cutlets
Like we mentioned, you’re going to have to start off by using our Flat Chicken recipe to make these ciabatta sandwiches. Of course you can make regular chicken cutlets but our chicken cutlets have a secret ingredient that makes them stand out from the rest!
Ingredients For Making Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches
Like we mentioned, you’re going to have to start off by using our Flat Chicken recipe to make these ciabatta sandwiches. Of course you can make regular chicken cutlets but our chicken cutlets have a secret ingredient that makes them stand out from the rest!
- Chicken Cutlets (AKA, Flat Chicken)
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Fresh Basil
- Balsamic Glaze (not balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze which is thicker and sweeter)
- Ciabatta Rolls
- Mayonnaise
Variations For These Italian Chicken Sandwiches
We think this combination of ingredients and flavors is pretty perfect, but there are many other ways to make these sandwiches! Here’s a few ideas to switch things up a little!
- Pork or turkey cutlets instead of chicken
- Marinated, grilled chicken instead of breaded cutlets
- Different rolls like sub rolls, sourdough, kaiser or poppy seed
- Different cheese like provolone or gorgonzola or melted mozzarella
- Fresh tomatoes
- Pickled vegetables (giardiniere)
- Pepperoncini or banana peppers for spiciness
Can You Make These Chicken Sandwiches In Advance?
You can make the chicken cutlets ahead of time and them warm them up on a sheet pan in the oven right before assembling your sandwiches. Everything else for these tasty Italian sandwiches are already ready to go!
When the fresh mozzarella hits the warm chicken cutlets, it’ll start to melt just a little but not all the way. It’s literally the most perfect sandwich recipe out there. I haven’t found anyone yet that doesn’t love them!
One thing that I’ve learned when serving these Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwiches is to go ahead and assemble them before serving. Because there’s always that person that says they don’t want this ingredient or that ingredient and they don’t know what they’re talking about.
Once they bite into this sandwich they won’t believe how delicious the combination of all the textures and flavors are!
Looking For More Sandwich Recipes?
- Kentucky Hot Brown
- French Dip Sandwich
- Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Homemade Hamburgers
Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeThis Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich is perfect for game day, holidays, tailgating or just dinner at home! Crispy chicken cutlets with creamy mozzarella, roasted red peppers and fresh basil!
Ingredients
- Flat Chicken (Chicken Cutlets)
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- 15 ounce jar of roasted red peppers, drained and dried off with paper towels
- Balsamic glaze (store bought)
- Mayonnaise
- 4 ciabatta rolls
Instructions
- Once your chicken cutlets are made, you can start assembling the sandwiches. (See Note*) Spread a good amount (to your linking, we like a couple of tablespoons) of mayonnaise on the bottom of each ciabatta roll.
- Cut the chicken cutlets to fit on the rolls and add two layers of cutlets to each sandwich. Top with a couple of slices of fresh mozzarella, a couple of roasted red peppers, and a few fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle the top of the sandwich with balsamic glaze, add the top bun and serve.
Recipe Notes
Use warm chicken cutlets to make these sandwiches. If you’ve made them ahead of time, warm them back up on a sheet pan in a 400 degree oven.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American / Italian
Delicious made this last night and was a huge hit. Did not change a thing