Lunch: Chicken Pan Bagnat

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Chicken Pan Bagnat

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large, crusty rolls, cut in half
1 large clove garlic, cut in half
8 large, crisp lettuce leaves, such as Boston
2 large tomatoes, sliced thin
1 roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded (about 1 pound meat)
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
1/3 cup black olives, such as Kalamata, halved and pitted
8 anchovy fillets (optional)

Instructions

In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Whisk in the 1/3 cup of oil.
Remove the soft centers of the rolls, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Rub the garlic on the inside of each and brush with the 2 tablespoons oil.
Top the bottoms of the rolls with the lettuce. Layer with half the tomato slices and the chicken; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Top with half the slices of egg, onion, and bell pepper, and half the olives, and then drizzle with half the dressing. Repeat with the remaining tomato, chicken, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper, egg, onion, bell pepper, olives, and dressing. Top with the anchovies, if using. Cover with the tops of the rolls. If you have time, wrap each roll tightly in aluminum foil; let sit for 10 minutes. Otherwise, press down on the rolls firmly so that the dressing moistens the bread.