Tuscan Chicken & Eggplant Panini Recipe
Sliced Italian marinated grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fried eggplant, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella with a garlic aioli served on garlic toasted Italian bread accompanied with our house marinara sauce for dipping
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the eggplant until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Assemble the Panini
On one slice of toasted bread, spread a layer of garlic aioli, then layer with grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fried eggplant, fresh spinach, and top with mozzarella cheese. Add another slice of bread on top.
- 4
Grill the Panini
Place the assembled sandwich in a panini press or a skillet. Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- 5
Serve
Cut the panini in half and serve with house marinara sauce for dipping.
