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Pressed Chicken, Gruyère & Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Pressed Chicken, Gruyère & Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Ingredients

• 4 slices Turano Rustic Italian Bread
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 block Gruyère cheese, shredded
• ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp butter


Directions

① Preheat the cast iron over medium heat. If using a cast-iron press, lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
② Prepare the bread by spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the other side.
③ Once the cast iron is heated, place one tablespoon of butter in the pan.
④ Once butter has melted, place the bread (mayonnaise side down) on the cast iron and then layer shredded Gruyère on the slice of bread. Add a generous portion of sliced chicken and roasted red peppers. Top with the remaining Gruyère, then place the second slice of bread on top, mayo side out.
⑤ Press firmly with the cast-iron press to flatten slightly.
⑥ Cook until golden & melty about 4–5 minutes on one side, then flip and press again, cooking another 3–5 minutes. Cheese should be fully melted and bread golden brown with crisp edges.
⑦ Remove from pan, slice in half, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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