Chicken Caprese Panini
A delicious and easy-to-make panini featuring grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 4 slice ciabatta bread or sourdough bread
- 4 slice fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 slice tomato
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side of two bread slices, layer sliced chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
- Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, place a heavy pan on top of the sandwich to press it down.
- Cook the panini for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice the panini in half, and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute sourdough bread with ciabatta for a different texture. Add extra balsamic glaze for more flavor.