- Difficulty: Easy Perfect for beginners craving a restaurant-quality meal at home!
- Servings: 4
- Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 1011, Total Fat 61 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Carbohydrates 78 g, Dietary Fiber 7 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 37 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 1775 mg
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Waiting Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package chicken tenders, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (16-ounce) ciabatta loaf, sliced horizontally
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup baby arugula or spinach, rinsed and dried
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 15 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
1. Fire up the flavor! In a resealable plastic bag, toss the chicken tenders with 1/4 cup pesto and marinate for 15 minutes your taste buds will thank you.
2. Whip up magic: Mix the remaining 1/4 cup pesto with mayonnaise. Generously spread this creamy dream on both cut sides of the ciabatta; set aside to let the flavors mingle.
3. Grill time! Heat an oiled grill pan over medium-high. Sear chicken tenders 5 minutes per side until juicy and golden. Rest 5 minutes, then lower heat to medium and re-oil the pan.
4. Build the masterpiece: Layer mozzarella on both bread halves, then pile on arugula, tomato slices, basil, and grilled chicken atop the bottom half. Crown with the top, press onto the grill pan, and weight it down. Grill 3 minutes per side until cheese oozes blissfully.
5. Slice into 4 glorious portions and serve warm dive into this Italian-inspired panini paradise!
