Grilled Chicken Panini Recipe
Grilled chicken, tomato, mozzarella, and pesto panini comes with French fries.
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Ingredients
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Panini Ingredients
French Fries Ingredients
Method
Panini Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- 3
Assemble the Panini
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce on each slice of ciabatta bread. Layer sliced grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, and tomato slices on two of the bread slices. Top with the remaining two slices of bread.
- 4
Grill the Panini
Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the press and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes.
French Fries Directions
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Bake the Fries
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.

