Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini

Step 1

Pound the chicken fillets until thin between two pieces of waxed paper, then marinate in oil, garlic, pepper and Italian seasoning for about 1-1/2 hours.

Step 2

Heat a grill pan or sauté pan (the breasts can also be grilled on the BBQ).

Step 3

Season the breasts with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cook the chicken on medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.

Step 5

Remove from pan and place on a plate or board.

Step 6

Top each fillet with some of the roasted peppers and a slice of cheese.

Step 7

Spread BOTH sides of the bread with pesto sauce.

Step 8

Place chicken inside the bread and form to a sandwich.

Step 9

Brush both sides of the outside of bread with olive oil.

Step 10

Heat a grill pan or a 10-inch skillet on medium high heat. Place the panini in the pan (only 2 at a time).

Step 11

Weigh the panini down with another heavy skillet and then top with a heavy can (a very large can of tomato juice works great for this!) cook for about 3 minutes, or until bread is toasted.

Step 12

Turn the panini, and weigh it down again with a heavy skillet and a can on top, and toast for another 3 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from pan and cut in half.