Munson Health
 
Grilled Chicken Paninis

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ of recipe
Calories480
Total Fat17.5 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Sodium924 mg
Total Carbohydrate37.5 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein43 g
 

Servings and Times

Servings2
Marinating Time30 minutes to overnight
 

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Chicken breast halves2 (5-ounce)
Lemon juice¼ cup
Olive oil2 tablespoons
Garlic clove, minced1
Parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)2 tablespoons
Salt¼ teaspoon
Dash of black pepper
Italian bread (eg, ciabatta)4 slices
Medium tomato1
Mozzarella (preferably fresh), sliced3 ounces
Baby spinach¼ cup
Directions
  1. Combine chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
  2. Place chicken on grill or indoor grill pan coated with cooking spray. Grill over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken and reduce the grill to a low setting.
  3. Create 2 sandwiches with the chicken breast, tomato, mozzarella, and spinach. Place the sandwiches onto the grill. Place a flat weight over each sandwich, such as a plate with a canned food item on top of it. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts.
 

Exchanges
4 very lean meats; 2 starches; 1.5 medium fat substitutes; 1 fat; 1 vegetable

Side Suggestions: Spinach-vegetable Salad
Top baby spinach with sliced tomato, shredded carrots, sliced red onion, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic vinaigrette.