Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 1 whole Egg, Beaten
  • 1 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • 4 whole Ciabatta Rolls, Split In Half Horizontally
  • 1/4 cups Prepared Spinach Basil Pesto
  • 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella Or Buffalo Mozzarella, Sliced
  • 2 whole Roasted Red Peppers, Each Cut In Half, So 4 Pieces

Method

  • To fry chicken breasts: In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound chicken to 3/8 thickness.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • Put the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure both sides are coated.
  • Then add chicken into the saute pan.
  • Brown chicken, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Set aside and cover in foil to keep warm.
  • To assemble each sandwich: Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto on the inside of the top and bottom halves of a ciabatta roll.
  • To the bottom half add breaded chicken breast and 2 slices of cheese then top it with a pepper half.
  • Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.
  • Assemble the rest of the sandwiches.
  • Grill sandwiches on a heated panini maker or in a grill pan over medium heat, for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.