Best 2 Healthy Greek Chicken Panini Recipes

Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where taste and health harmoniously coexist! In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for a "healthy Greek chicken panini" - a delectable sandwich that tantalizes your taste buds while nourishing your body. We'll guide you through a culinary adventure, introducing you to a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. So, fasten your aprons, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a culinary odyssey that will elevate your taste buds and leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY GREEK CHICKEN PANINI

Healthy Greek Chicken Panini image

A quick and delicious lunch idea that is extremely versatile.

Provided by Lacey Keath

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Panini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (10 inch) multigrain flour tortillas
1 tablespoon hummus
1 (4 ounce) grilled chicken breast, sliced
2 medium roasted red peppers, drained
2 tablespoons crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves, or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

Heat a panini maker.
Lay tortilla on a work surface and spread with hummus. Top with sliced chicken, red peppers, feta cheese, and then spinach. Fold tortilla in half and spray with cooking spray.
Grill in the preheated panini maker until outside is golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1672.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

GREEK MARINATED CHICKEN PANINI WITH PESTO

Greek Marinated Chicken Panini With Pesto image

Excellent tasting panini. I recommend using a panini press but if you don't have one then you can use two cast iron skillets. This is a recipe i came up with on a whim and it tasted great.

Provided by ncage

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 6m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 slices whole grain bread
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) bottle marinated artichoke hearts
4 slices swiss cheese
8 teaspoons of bail pesto sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest of

Steps:

Add marinade ingredients to large ziplock bag (oil,oregano, sugar, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, and both the zest and juice from 1 lemon).
With a fork punch several holes in chicken breast so marinade can penetrate. Add chicken to bag and marinade for 4 hours.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill on charcoal/gas grill with a hunk of smoking wood until juices run clear. Remove and let chicken cool slightly to handle.
Put your palm flat on each chicken breast and slice each chicken breast in 1/2 so that each piece is 1/2 as thick as original chicken breast. Spread about 2 teaspoons of pesto over 4 slices of the bread. Add cheese and then 1/2 of each breast of chicken that you cut above. Add 3 artichoke per sandwich, broken up. Put other 4 slices of bread on top.
Grill in panini press until bread is nicely toasted and cheese is melted (about 4 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.1, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 668.2, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 30.4

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu.
If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve the paninis with your favorite sides, such as salad, soup, or chips.

Conclusion:

The Greek chicken panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its flavorful combination of chicken, feta cheese, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce, this sandwich is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and healthy meal, give the Greek chicken panini a try.