Peanut Butter Cilantro Pesto Chicken Panini

Ingredients
2 slices of sourdough
2 ounces peanut butter cilantro pesto (see recipe)
4 ounces seasoned chicken breast (see recipe)
2 slices of provolone cheese
1 ounce baby arugula
1 ounce sliced pepperoncino peppers
1 ounce sliced red sweet peppers
Directions
- Prepare seasoned chicken breast and peanut butter cilantro pesto recipes below.
- To build sandwich, spread 1 ounce of peanut butter cilantro pesto over each slice of bread.
- Top 1 slice of bread with sliced chicken breast, 2 slices of provolone cheese, arugula and sliced peppers.
- Top sandwich with second slice of bread and gently press down.
- Grill the sandwich in a panini press or flat top on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve.
Peanut Butter Cilantro Pesto
Yield: 10 servings, 4 oz. per serving
Ingredients
6 ounces fresh cilantro leaves
1.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
6 ounce smooth peanut butter
6 smashed garlic cloves
4 fluid ounces lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Add all ingredients to food processor and blitz until uniform. Store under refrigeration and use within 3-5 days.
Seasoned Chicken Breast
Yield: 10 servings, 4 ounces per serving
Ingredients
2.5 pounds fresh chicken breast, sliced horizontally
2 fluid ounce extra virgin olive oil
Chili-garlic seasoning (or seasoning of choice) to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mix all ingredients and marinate for up to 4 hours.
Cook on grill or flat top until internal temperature reaches 165°F
Nutrients Per serving
Calories | 620 |
Calories from Fat | 225 |
Fat | 25g |
Trans Fat | 0g |
Cholesterol | 115mg |
Carbohydrate | 49g |
Protein | 49g |
Fiber | 3g |
Sodium | 1310mg |