Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of a Grilled Chicken Panini Sandwich, perfect for elevating any lunch experience. This delicious sandwich features juicy grilled chicken, gooey mozzarella, fresh spinach, and sundried tomatoes, all layered between crispy ciabatta or focaccia bread. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, this panini is ideal for casual meals at home or impressing guests. Get ready to enjoy a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 oz)
- 2 slices ciabatta or focaccia bread
- 2 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce
- Olive oil for grilling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast in olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Slice the bread horizontally and spread pesto generously on both sides.
- Layer grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach leaves, and sundried tomatoes on one half of the bread. Top with the other half.
- Grill the assembled sandwich on a panini press or grill pan until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing into halves or quarters. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
