Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Panini
Elevate your sandwich game with this flavorful Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Panini, a perfect blend of savory and fresh ingredients crafted for gluten-free lifestyles. Featuring juicy grilled chicken seasoned with garlic and olive oil, creamy provolone cheese, vibrant spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious hint of basil pesto, this panini promises bold flavors in every bite. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a touch of sophistication, while toasted gluten-free bread provides a satisfying crunch. Whether using a panini press or skillet, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Serve warm and enjoy a gluten-free masterpiece that’s both wholesome and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices gluten-free bread
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Brush the chicken breasts with the seasoned olive oil mixture.
Grill the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on one side of each slice of gluten-free bread.
Layer the following on two slices of bread (pesto side up): sliced chicken, provolone cheese, fresh spinach leaves, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top, then close each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, pesto side down.
Preheat a panini press or heat a skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, press the sandwiches down with a heavy pan or spatula.
Cook the sandwiches for about 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.7 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 5597 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 160.4 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1311 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3243 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
