Basil Lemon Chicken Panini Recipe

Name: Basil Lemon Chicken Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 large lemons; 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt & pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh basil; 1 loaf ciabatta or 1 loaf other rustic bread; 1/4 cup basil pesto or 2 tablespoons fresh basil; 1 large tomatoes, beefsteak, sliced; 6 ounces italian fontina, sliced; 2 ounces fresh bagged Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large lemons
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
2 teaspoons fresh basil
1 loaf ciabatta or 1 loaf other rustic bread
1/4 cup basil pesto or 2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 large tomatoes, beefsteak, sliced
6 ounces italian fontina, sliced
2 ounces fresh bagged Baby Spinach

1
*For the chicken*.
2
Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice, combine zest and juice with oil and garlic in a small bowl.
3
Put chicken breasts between wax paper and pound to an even thickness.
4
Place in glad bag or bowl with marinade and leave for 30 minutes to 20 hours.
5
Grill chicken on bbq or broil it or even cook it in a hot skillet, 6-8 minutes approximately.
6
Cut ciabatta into 4 sandwich size pieces or use whatever bread you prefer. put 1 tbs of pesto on both sides of bread. (or fresh basil).
7
Add chicken, fontina cheese, tomatoes and spinach to each.
8
Grill in panini press or in a cast iron pan with another heated cast iron pan on top of it to press it down until cheese is melted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 large lemons, 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Basil Lemon Chicken Panini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Lemon Chicken Panini

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