Name: Broiled Chicken and Roasted Pepper Sandwiches
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 large red or yellow bell pepper; 1/2-pound Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons olive oil; freshly ground black pepper; a round loaf of crusty bread (about 8 inches in diameter); 1 large garlic clove; 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves

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Broiled Chicken and Roasted Pepper SandwichesGourmet's Studios

Why not grill the chicken and bread for this sandwich instead of broil them? Laura Ortega, who lives and cooks in the land of air conditioning— in Palm Desert, California— told us that it's far easier (and cooler) for a quick lunch to turn on the broiler than fire up the grill. Suit yourself! Either broiled or grilled, these ingredients make for a delicious sandwich.

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