Description
The Italian Chicken Panini is a delightful sandwich that combines juicy grilled chicken, creamy mozzarella, and zesty pesto, all nestled between crispy ciabatta bread.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: About 1 lb (450 g)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Ciabatta Bread: 4 slices
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: 8 ounces (225 g), sliced
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Basil Pesto: 1/4 cup
- Fresh Arugula: 1 cup
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, salt, and pepper, then coat the chicken breasts and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked, then let it rest and slice thinly.
- Assemble the panini by spreading basil pesto on the bottom half of each ciabatta slice, layering with grilled chicken, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula, then close with the top half.
- Grill the assembled panini in a panini press or skillet for 3-5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Use fresh ciabatta bread for the best texture.
- Experiment with optional ingredients like roasted red peppers or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Chicken Panini, Sandwich, Grilled Chicken, Pesto, Mozzarella