Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 large lemons
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil
  • 1 loaf ciabatta or 1 loaf other rustic bread
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto or 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 large tomatoes, beefsteak, sliced
  • 6 ounces italian fontina, sliced
  • 2 ounces fresh bagged Baby Spinach

Method

  • *For the chicken*.
  • Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice, combine zest and juice with oil and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Put chicken breasts between wax paper and pound to an even thickness.
  • Place in glad bag or bowl with marinade and leave for 30 minutes to 20 hours.
  • Grill chicken on bbq or broil it or even cook it in a hot skillet, 6-8 minutes approximately.
  • Cut ciabatta into 4 sandwich size pieces or use whatever bread you prefer. put 1 tbs of pesto on both sides of bread. (or fresh basil).
  • Add chicken, fontina cheese, tomatoes and spinach to each.
  • Grill in panini press or in a cast iron pan with another heated cast iron pan on top of it to press it down until cheese is melted.