Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini

Name: Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini
Prep time: 0Hrs 10Mins
Cook time: 0Hrs 15Mins
Yield: 1

16 July 2023
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The Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini is a mouthwatering twist on the classic Caprese sandwich. This delightful panini combines tender grilled chicken with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, aromatic basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Grilled to perfection, this panini is a delicious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

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The Story

The Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini features tender grilled chicken breast, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, fragrant basil leaves, and a touch of tangy balsamic glaze. The chicken adds an extra layer of savory goodness to the classic Caprese ingredients. When grilled, the bread becomes golden and crispy while the cheese melts into gooey perfection. It's an Italian-inspired sandwich that is both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

2 slices of ciabatta bread (or any preferred bread for panini)

1 grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced

2-3 thick slices of ripe tomato

4-5 fresh basil leaves

2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction

Olive oil or butter for grilling

1 Servings

Prep Time:

0 Hrs 10 Mins

Cook Time:

0 Hrs 15 Mins

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0 Hrs 0 Mins

Directions

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Preheat a panini press or a grill pan.

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Slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two equal-sized slices.

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Layer one slice of bread with grilled chicken slices, tomato slices, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella cheese.

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Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the ingredients.

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Place the other slice of bread on top to create a sandwich.

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Lightly brush the outer sides of the sandwich with olive oil or spread butter.

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Place the sandwich on the preheated panini press or grill pan.

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Grill the panini for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and crispy, and the cheese has melted.

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Carefully remove the panini from the press or pan and transfer it to a cutting board.

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Let it rest for a minute before slicing it diagonally into halves or quarters.

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Serve the Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini warm and enjoy!

Tips for this recipe

For an added kick, you can spread some pesto sauce on the bread or add a slice of crispy bacon to enhance the flavors of the panini. Don’t forget to season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs or spices before grilling it for even more deliciousness.

Recipe Tags

Bread Brunch Chicken Italian Cuisine Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Caprese Panini

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