Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta: A Flavorful Twist on Lunch
This delicious Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta offers a sweet, peppery warmth combined with crispy golden panini and tender, juicy chicken.
Equipment
- 1 Panini press or skillet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices ciabatta bread
- 1 cup cooked pasta
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or skillet to medium heat.
- Mix the honey and black pepper in a bowl and brush this mix over the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken in your skillet, about 7 to 8 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Layer cooked pasta, sliced chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil on one slice of ciabatta bread.
- Top with another slice of ciabatta bread and brush olive oil on the outside.
- Grill the sandwich in the panini press or skillet for around 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Slice, serve hot, and enjoy the flavors.
Notes
For best results, ensure the chicken rests before slicing to lock in juices, and grill until the panini is perfectly golden and crispy.