Chicken Pesto Panini Recipe
Grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, roasted red peppers & house-made pesto, pressed on ciabatta
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- 2
Assemble the Panini
Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally. Spread 2 tablespoons of house-made pesto on the inside of each half. Layer the sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and roasted red peppers on one half of the ciabatta.
- 3
Press the Panini
Place the other half of the ciabatta on top and brush the outside with the remaining olive oil. Heat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, you can place a heavy pan on top to press the sandwich. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 4
Serve
Remove the panini from the heat, let it cool for a minute, then slice it in half and serve warm.