Description
This Chicken Caprese Panini combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, all pressed between crispy bread. It’s a warm, melty take on the classic Caprese salad — perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 4 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze or reduction
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare bread: Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil.
- Layer ingredients: On two slices of bread, layer chicken, tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil.
- Add glaze: Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a tangy-sweet flavor.
- Press and cook: Top with remaining bread and press in a preheated panini maker for 4–5 minutes until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice and serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and quality mozzarella for best results.
- Avoid sogginess by not overloading ingredients.
- Hot press ensures crisp bread and melty cheese.
- Vegetarian option: Omit chicken and use grilled vegetables.
- Storage: Wrap in foil and refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat in panini press or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Pressed
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Caprese Panini, Grilled Chicken Panini, Caprese Sandwich, Panini Press Recipes, Italian Sandwich Recipes