Chicken Parm-Mac and Cheese with Truffle Sandwich - Sensationalsandwiches

Ingredients

• 120 g (4 oz) macaroni pasta
• 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 30 g (2 tbsp) plain flour
• 250 ml (1 cup) whole milk (plus extra as needed)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp truffle pesto (optional)
• 50 g (1/2 cup) cheddar cheese, grated
• 50 g (1/2 cup) red Leicester cheese, grated
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 large chicken breast, butterflied and flattened
• 50 g (1/3 cup) plain flour, seasoned with:
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 50 g (1/3 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
• 50 g (1/3 cup) breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 200 ml (3/4 cup) tomato passata
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 slices of focaccia bread
• 100 g (3.5 oz) mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 2 tbsp crispy fried onions
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped