Chicken Panini with Pesto Sauce
Chicken Panini with Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Season chicken fillets with black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and olive oil. Make sure both sides are evenly coated.
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Heat a grill pan and cook the chicken until fully cooked and slightly golden. Set aside.
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To prepare the pesto sauce, blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts (if using), lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
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Slice the tomatoes into thick slices, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
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Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce on the bread. Add the grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, and tomato slices.
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Grill the sandwich in a panini press or a hot grill pan until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.