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Chicken in the Clouds Ciabatta Featuring Président® Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp. Herbes de Provence
4 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Sun-dried tomato spread
¼ cup Pesto
4 Ciabatta rolls, halved for sandwiches
  Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
 

FOR THE CHEESE CLOUDS

4 oz. Président Goat Cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp. Heavy cream

METHOD

FOR THE CHEESE CLOUDS

  1. In a food processor, add the Goat Cheese and heavy cream.
     
  2. Pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
     

ASSEMBLY

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
     
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence, and oil.
     
  3. Grill chicken thighs on medium-high for 10 to 12 minutes, turning and flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
     
  4. Spread 1 tbsp. of the sun-dried tomato spread on the bottom half of each roll, then spread 1 tbsp. of the pesto on the top half of each roll.
     
  5. Delicately spoon the Goat Cheese Clouds below and on top of the chicken on each of the roll bottoms. Cover with the roll tops and slice each sandwich to serve.  
     

 

Pairings

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