Grilled Chicken Panini
A warm and satisfying grilled chicken panini with crispy bread, juicy seasoned chicken, melted mozzarella, fresh spinach, and sweet roasted red peppers, perfect for an easy lunch or comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 300 g total)
- 2 large ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
- 120 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or panini press over medium heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked, then rest and slice.
- Assemble the panini by layering chicken, mozzarella, spinach, and roasted red peppers inside the bread.
- Lightly brush the outside of the bread with olive oil.
- Grill the assembled panini for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overfill the sandwich to ensure even grilling.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning the bread.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/grilled-chicken-panini/