Peanut Butter Cilantro Pesto Chicken Panini

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 35 min
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

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories: 620
Calories from Fat: 225
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg
Protein: 49 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 1310 mg

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.
  7. Peanut Butter Cilantro Pesto
  8. Yield: 10 servings, 4 oz. per serving
  9. Ingredients
  10. 6 ounces fresh cilantro leaves
  11. 1.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
  12. 6 ounce smooth peanut butter
  13. 6 smashed garlic cloves
  14. 4 fluid ounces lime juice
  15. Salt and pepper to taste
  16. Directions
  17. 1. Add all ingredients to food processor and blitz until uniform. Store under refrigeration and use within 3-5 days.
  18. Seasoned Chicken Breast
  19. Yield: 10 servings, 4 ounces per serving
  20. Ingredients
  21. 2.5 pounds fresh chicken breast, sliced horizontally
  22. 2 fluid ounce extra virgin olive oil
  23. Chili-garlic seasoning (or seasoning of choice) to taste
  24. Salt and pepper to taste
  25. Directions
  26. Mix all ingredients and marinate for up to 4 hours.
  27. Cook on grill or flat top until internal temperature reaches 165°F

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories: 620
Calories from Fat: 225
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg
Protein: 49 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 1310 mg