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Chicken " Panini" with Mozzarella Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 oz mozzarella cheese
4 large, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
8 large fresh basil leaves, plus extra to serve
2 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Toothpicks


Salsa rossa
1 large red bell pepper
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 large ripe tomatoes skinned
a small pinch of hot red pepper flakes
1tbsp dried oregano
1tbsp. red wine vinegar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Cut the mozzarella into 8 thick slices and set aside.


Put the chicken breast onto a board and, using a sharp knife, cut horizontally through the breast without cutting all the way through. Open out flat and season the inside with a little salt & pepper.


Put 2 basil leaves, a few garlic slices and 2 slices of cheese in each breast, then fold back over , pressing firmly together. Secure with Toothpicks.


Brush the packages with a little oil and cook on preheated outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan for about 8 min. on each side until the chicken is cooked and the cheese is beginning to ooze at the sides.Serve hot with the salsa rossa, a few basil leaves and mixed salad leaves.


Salsa rossa:
Broil the pepper until charred all over, then put in a plastic bag and let cool. Remove and discard the skin and seeds, reserving any juices. Chop the fleshy coarsely.


Heat the oil gently in a skillet then add the garlic and saute for 3 min. Add the tomatoes, pepper flakes and oregano and simmer for a further 15 mins. Stir in the chopped pepper and the vinegar and simmer for a further 5min. to evaporate any excess liquid. Transfer to a blender and puree until fairly smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and let cool. It may be stored in a screwtop jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Its really good! Good luck! Love Francesca & Adrianna

 

 

 

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