Chicken Pesto Panini
Did you know that Panini is Italian for Sandwiches (plural)? One sandwich is a Panino.
30 minutes, 4 Sandwiches
Did you know that Panini is Italian for Sandwiches (plural)? One sandwich is a Panino.
30 minutes, 4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
| 1 pound | Chicken tenderloins (or breasts sliced into 1/2" thick pieces) |
| ¾ cup | Pesto |
| ½ cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1 loaf | Ciabatta bread, sliced for 4 sandwiches. |
| 4 slices | Mozzarella |
| 1 cup | Baby arugula or spinach |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 15 | Basil leaves (optional) |
| 2-4 Tbsp | Olive or other cooking oil |
Preparation
| 1. In a plastic bag, combine chicken tenderloins (1 pound) and 1/4 cup of pesto. Let sit for 15 minutes. |
| 2. In a small bowl , stir together pesto (1/2 cup) and mayonnaise (1/2 cup). |
| 3. Spread the mixture on both sides (inside) of ciabatta bread pieces. |
| 4. Preheat an oiled skillet over medium-high heat. |
| 5. Sauté chicken tenders (from step 1) for 5 minutes per side. |
| 6. Remove the cooked chicken tenders and let them rest for 5 minutes. |
| 7. Turn the heat down to medium. |
| 8. Re-oil the pan . |
| 9. Place mozzarella (4 slices) on both halves of ciabatta bread. |
| 10. Add baby arugula or spinach (1 cup), tomatoes (2), optional basil leaves (15), then pesto chicken to the bottom piece of the bread. |
| 11. Top it with the top half of the bread. |
| 12. Place the prepared sandwiches into the pan . |
| 13. Place a heavy pan on top. |
| 14. Cook for 3 minutes per side or until mozzarella (from step 9) starts to melt. |
| 15. Cut the grilled sandwiches as desired and serve. |
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