Caprese Chicken Panini

Ingredients

• 250 g Chicken breast, cooked and sliced
• 150 g Mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 medium Tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 10 g Fresh basil leaves
• 2 pieces Panini or ciabatta rolls
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella, slice the basil, and slice the cooked chicken. Cut the panini rolls and lightly drizzle the cut sides with olive oil.

2. 2

   Assemble: Layer chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on the bottom halves of the rolls. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Close the sandwiches and drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the top if using.

3. 3

   Cook (12 minutes): Heat a panini press or large skillet over medium heat. Press the sandwiches (or cook in a skillet, flipping once) until the bread is crisp and the cheese is fully melted, about 10–12 minutes total.

4. 4

   Serve: Rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.