Caprese Chicken Panini Recipe
Tomato, Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella. Served with Chips and a Pickle
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Ingredients
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Panini Ingredients
Sides
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Season Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Cook Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
- 3
Rest Chicken
Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
- 4
Slice Chicken
Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
Assembling the Panini
- 5
Spread Pesto
Spread 1/2 cup of pesto on the inside of each piece of ciabatta bread.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
Layer sliced chicken, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella on one side of the bread. Top with the other half of the bread.
- 7
Cooking the Panini
- 8
Preheat Cooking Surface
Preheat a Panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
- 9
- 10
Check for Doneness
Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 11
Slice Panini
Remove the panini from the heat and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.
Serving
- 12
Plate and Serve
Plate the sliced panini with a side of potato chips and pickles.