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Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Panini with Cilantro Pesto and Feta

[heart_this] · Apr 16, 2010 · 23 Comments

Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Panini with Cilantro Pesto and Feta

Earlier this week when I made the lamb and mint meatballs with farro risotto and cilantro pesto I made a double batch of the cilantro pesto because I wanted to make sure that I had some estra. Leftover pesto is always good and I like to use it in pastas, whole grain salads, soups and this time I had my heart set on using it in a sandwich. I still had some roasted red peppers in the freezer and I was thinking that a chicken sandwich with roasted red peppers and cilantro pesto would be good. I often like to add cheese to my sandwiches and I was thinking that goat cheese would go well in this one but I already had some feta on hand and I figured that would be just as good. I also like to try to at least try make my sandwiches look a bit healthy so I often add some green in the form of lettuce or in this case some baby spinach. I thought that the sandwich was all done and then while I was thinking about the mediterranean flavours going on, inspiration struck and I knew that I would just have to add a touch of hot smoked paprika!
The sandwich was easy to make and it turned out great! The sweet roasted red pepper went well with the salty feta and the cilantro pesto added a really nice touch of the exotic that rounded out the flavours nicely. Just look at how the feta was starting to melt and ooze out spreading its goodness throughout the sandwich! Adding the smoked paprika was the right call as it really made this sandwich with the hint of smokiness and the touch of heat!

Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Panini with Cilantro Pesto and Feta

Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Panini with Cilantro Pesto and Feta

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1 (6 ounce) chicken breast (pounded thin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 slices of bread (or 1 bun)
  • 1/2 roasted red pepper
  • 1 handful baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro pesto
  • 1 tablespoon feta (crumbled)
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
directions
  1. Dust the chicken with the paprika and season it with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden brown on both sides and cooked all the way through, about 4-7 minutes per side.
  4. Assemble sandwich, brush both sides with olive oil and grill until golden brown on both sides.
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Comments

  1. Jan says

    April 16, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    My first thought was, that is one hell of a gob (jaw) busting sandwich, then I realized that the 2 halves are stacked. Duh! Looks and sounds delish, Kevin.

    Soz that I haven't been around much lately, I'm trying to get back into the swing, I think I've had the blog flu. 🙂

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  2. Sandi says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Another one of your wonderful dishes Kevin….it looks fabulous!!!! Have a great weekend.

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  3. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:32 am

    That sandwich is terrific! Very flavorful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  4. Jane says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:33 am

    Kevin … methinks you like feta, as it shows up in so many dishes! (Actually, so do I!)

    : )

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  5. Rachael says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:37 am

    This sandwich looks incredible! I love all of those flavors!

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  6. The Nervous Cook says

    April 17, 2010 at 2:38 am

    The colors really grab me on this one — what a gorgeous sandwich!

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  7. Anonymous says

    April 17, 2010 at 3:03 am

    *sigh* you know I am against posting just because it looks good,(but a little tall) but, it does. Better yet, sounds good. I assume the white on the bottom is the feta? And a question, I thought you pounded the chick. looks round? Maybe just me. But because I really like most of your stuff I am here WITHOUT trying it, (which is totally against my cooking religion) 🙂 c.

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  8. Ana Powell says

    April 17, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Another of your wonderful and delicious sandwiches.
    Awesome photo x

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  9. Joanne says

    April 17, 2010 at 11:16 am

    This looks like a killer sandwich. Panera needs to take a hint from YOU!

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  10. Lucia says

    April 17, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Excellent! I had thought of making paninis this week and this looks great.

    Reply
  11. shayma says

    April 17, 2010 at 11:53 am

    saw this on tastespotting and swooned. it's a lovely photo and has wonderful flavours in one bite, i can imagine.

    Reply
  12. Katrina says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    That looks like a great sammie, Kevin!

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  13. The Culinary Chase says

    April 17, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Yum! I love sandwiches such as this!

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  14. Rebecca says

    April 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Wow… this really makes me want a panini press (or at least a grill)!!

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  15. Ninette says

    April 17, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    That is a good-looking sandwich!

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  16. Claudia says

    April 17, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    I love the additions of feta and roasted red peppers on paninis. Love the tang, the color and the variety – yes will do this – with whatever pesto I have on hand.

    Reply
  17. Cindy says

    April 18, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    That looks amazing!

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  18. Nina Timm says

    April 19, 2010 at 3:37 am

    Kevin, you CAN cook and you understand flavor and …..and….I don't know what else to say

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  19. Kevin says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:54 am

    Rebecca: I use a grill pan and push down on the sandwich with a bowl when I make paninis.

    Reply
  20. The Duo Dishes says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:20 am

    We need a panini press! It would be fun to get that great grilled look on sandwiches.

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  21. sachii says

    July 23, 2012 at 3:29 am

    hey what kind of bread did you use to make the sandwich, and is that all the things you used to flavor the chicken breast? I'd like to know because i want to make it.

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  22. sachii says

    July 23, 2012 at 3:36 am

    could you maybe send me some detail on how to make it?

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  23. Kevin says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Sachii: I used an Italian loaf for the bread but something like a ciabatta would also be nice. The chicken is seasoned with paprika, salt and pepper.

    Reply

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