Sandwiches Don't Have To Be Cold Cuts Or Hamburgers

Are you looking for something quick, simple, and healthy to have for your meal break at work? This may be just the idea for you. Instead of buying cold cuts or a hamburger, try grilling a chicken breast or a small strip of steak. Today, I used the chicken breast so I'll go into a little more detail on that preparation.

Start with a boneless, skinless chicken breast that's at least partially thawed. If it's still frozen in the center, the next step may be a little easier actually. With a paring knife, carefully butterfly the breast. You don't want to cut it into two totally separate pieces. You want to allow it to stay connected. The butterflying just makes the cooking time shorter as well as making the sandwich thinner and easier to manage.

For poultry, I like to use light rye bread for the sandwich. A butterflied chicken breast will basically cover the entire slice of bread. While the chicken breast is grilling, begin preparing the bread with your favorite condiments. Including vegetables and cheese will make this a complete meal with all four food groups. When the chicken is fully cooked, just add it into the sandwich and put the empty bread slice on top. Wrap it in plastic or put it in a sandwich bag and it's ready to go to work with you. If you want a healthier side dish than potato chips, take along a bag of microwave popcorn. You'll be ready to sit down to your meal in less than five minutes.