GRILLED CHICKEN PESTO PANINI
If you have an electric panini maker then use it for this, if not you need two skillets, one heavy cast iron skillet or similar for the top to weigh down the panini. This makes a perfect lunch or light dinner. Plan ahead the chicken needs to marinade for 1 hour before cooking....this works with a George Foreman grill, just make certain to hold down on the top lid firmly while cooking to ensure toasting the bread, or maybe you are lucky enough to own a panini maker, then you will not need the heavy skillet for the top. Double the recipe if desired. You will love this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pound the chicken fillets until thin between two pieces of waxed paper, then marinate in oil, garlic, pepper and Italian seasoning for about 1-1/2 hours.
- Heat a grill pan or sauté pan (the breasts can also be grilled on the BBQ).
- Season the breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken on medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from pan and place on a plate or board.
- Top each fillet with some of the roasted peppers and a slice of cheese.
- Spread BOTH sides of the bread with pesto sauce.
- Place chicken inside the bread and form to a sandwich.
- Brush both sides of the outside of bread with olive oil.
- Heat a grill pan or a 10-inch skillet on medium high heat. Place the panini in the pan (only 2 at a time).
- Weigh the panini down with another heavy skillet and then top with a heavy can (a very large can of tomato juice works great for this!) cook for about 3 minutes, or until bread is toasted.
- Turn the panini, and weigh it down again with a heavy skillet and a can on top, and toast for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 1335, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 36.3
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[email protected]This panini is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Kennedy Tann
[email protected]I would recommend using a good quality pesto for this recipe. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the panini.
H Ns
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the panini turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto added a delicious touch.
Kashmire khan
[email protected]This panini was easy to make and it tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mahi Fasil
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this panini. The chicken was juicy and the cheese was melted perfectly.
Maswabi Nyambe
[email protected]This panini was so good! I loved the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Rawza Nazra
[email protected]I thought the chicken was a little dry, but the pesto and cheese helped to make up for it.
Khalil Official
[email protected]The pesto was a bit too oily for my taste, but other than that, the panini was delicious.
Khushi Purja
[email protected]I've made this panini several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Musa Islam sowa
[email protected]The panini was easy to make and cooked evenly in my panini press. I used fresh pesto from my garden and it really made the sandwich special.
Lal Magar
[email protected]This grilled chicken pesto panini was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the pesto added a delicious burst of flavor, and the cheese melted perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!