GRILLED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO PANINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the pesto: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the cooked broccoli to an ice bath and let cool, about 3 minutes. Remove from the ice bath and drain well. Transfer the broccoli to a food processor. Add the garlic, walnuts, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt and process until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually pour in the olive oil. Transfer the pesto to a small bowl and stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cover and set aside.
- For the sandwich: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the bread until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Season the chicken cutlets with the pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and drizzle with the olive oil. Place the cutlets on the grill pan and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked chicken while it is still on the grill pan. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto on each slice of bread. Place 2 pieces of tomato on 4 of the slices. Top the tomatoes with the chicken cutlets and the remaining slices of bread. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.
- Cook's Note: The pesto makes more than enough for the sandwiches. It can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Arjun Rj
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli.
Muhammad Ali israr
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Yasir Alam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors all worked well together.
Laveka Mashele
[email protected]This panini was so good, I ate two of them! I will definitely be making this again soon.
Zee Mvubu
[email protected]Wow!
Snaluthando Nxumalo
[email protected]I substituted sun-dried tomatoes for the broccoli and it was still delicious. This recipe is very versatile.
Umejr Klica
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy panini recipe.
jake casarez
[email protected]The pesto is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and really brings everything together.
Anis Hussain
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
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[email protected]This grilled chicken and broccoli pesto panini was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was perfectly cooked, and the pesto added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.