Peanut Butter Cilantro Pesto Chicken Panini

Peanut Butter Cilantro Pesto Chicken Panini

35 minutes

25 minutes

1 sandwich

intermediate

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

  1. Prepare seasoned chicken breast and peanut butter cilantro pesto recipes below.
  2. To build sandwich, spread 1 ounce of peanut butter cilantro pesto over each slice of bread.
  3. Top 1 slice of bread with sliced chicken breast, 2 slices of provolone cheese, arugula and sliced peppers.
  4. Top sandwich with second slice of bread and gently press down.
  5. Grill the sandwich in a panini press or flat top on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. 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

Calories620
Calories from Fat225
Fat25g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol115mg
Carbohydrate49g
Protein49g
Fiber3g
Sodium1310mg

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