Chicken Caprese Panini

This Chicken Caprese Panini is so easy and flavorful! In this pressed sandwich, moist and tender slices of seasoned chicken breast is drizzled with balsamic glaze and then topped with tomato, parmesan, basil and mozzarella and sandwiched between ciabatta. Serves 4.

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine Italian

Keyword bagel sandwich, caprese, chicken caprese, lunch, panini, pressed sandwich, tropical smoothie copycat

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

dry brining time 25

Total Time 50

Servings sandwiches

Calories 388

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Hamilton Beach Panini Press

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (thin cut)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1½ to 2 tablespoons lemon pepper or to taste (I usually eyeball it)
4 ciabatta rolls halved horizontally
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or to preference
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 slices tomato
16 fresh basil leaves
4 slices mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Measure 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt and use it to sprinkle both sides of 2 thin-cut chicken breasts. I’m making a double batch, hence the extra chicken in the bowl, so I did need to use a more. Set this off to the side for 25 to 30 minutes or up to 1 hour (for boneless skinless chicken breasts).
Once the chicken ready, season with lemon pepper. I don’t measure, I just sprinkle and toss to coat.
Cooked the chicken in an air fryer at 390° for 11 to 12 minutes (or until fully cooked), turning it halfway through, and the let rest before slicing. You could also grill (outdoor or indoor) or pan fry.
Cut your ciabatta rolls in half horizontally, top with sliced chicken and drizzle each with 1/2 tablespoon balsamic glaze.
Top with a tomato slice, 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese and 4 large basil leaves. Lastly, top with a slice of mozzarella (or use shredded) and replace the top half of the bun.
Mist the bottom of your panini press with olive oil spray before preheating.
Place 2 sandwiches at a time on the bottom plate of the press. Close the lid and let the press do it’s think until the top is golden and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining sandwichs.
Cut in half and enjoy!

Notes

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