Pesto Chicken Panini Sandwiches
  1. Trim fat from 2kg chicken thighs

  2. Season chicken thighs with 1.5 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp oregano

  3. Bake seasoned chicken thighs until cooked through

  4. Make pesto by combining 2 cups fresh basil, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 10g pine nuts or walnuts, and 30g parmesan cheese

  5. Add salt and pepper to pesto to taste, and add 2 tbsp water if pesto is too thick

  6. Slice baked chicken into sandwich-sized portions

  7. Toast 28 slices of panini bread or sourdough

  8. Spread pesto on toasted bread

  9. Layer chicken and 2 slices Swiss cheese on each sandwich

  10. Serve immediately or freeze for up to 6 months for later reheating

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥪Sandwich

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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