Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOlives and OilChicken Pesto Panino Recipe

Chicken Pesto Panino Recipe

Inspired by Olives and Oil
Time30m
Serves2

Citrus Dressing, Field Greens, Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Pesto Mayo

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Ingredients

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Citrus Dressing

Sandwich Filling

Method

Citrus Dressing Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 2

    Prepare Grilled Chicken

    If not pre-cooked, grill the chicken breasts until they are fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C). Let them rest for a few minutes and then slice them.

  2. 3

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

  3. 4

    Slice Tomato

    While the bacon is cooking, slice the medium tomato into thin rounds.

  4. 5

    Make Pesto Mayo

    In a small bowl, mix together the pesto sauce and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.

  5. 6

    Assemble Panino

    Spread the pesto mayo on one side of each slice of ciabatta bread. Layer the grilled chicken, bacon, sliced tomato, and field greens on one slice. Top with the other slice of bread, mayo side down.

  6. 7

    Grill the Panino

    Heat a panini press or skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the ingredients are heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

  7. 8

    Dress the Greens

    Before serving, drizzle the citrus dressing over the field greens that you used in the sandwich.

  8. 9

    Serve

    Cut the panino in half and serve with the dressed field greens on the side.

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