Chicken Caprese Panini
A delightful Chicken Caprese Panini with grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze, perfect for a quick lunch or elegant dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (ciabatta or focaccia)
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Tomato slices
- Balsamic glaze
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or skillet.
- Drizzle olive oil generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the grilled chicken slices with fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and tomato slices on the opposite side of the bread.
- Add balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich, topping it with the second slice of bread, olive oil side up.
- Grill until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, sliced in half, and enjoy!
Notes
Great when paired with a light salad or a bowl of soup. This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 1 day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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