Description

This honey pepper chicken panini pasta combines crispy chicken, a sweet and spicy honey pepper glaze, creamy pasta, and grilled bread for a satisfying and unique meal.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup cooked penne pasta

½ cup honey

1 tbsp black pepper

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp garlic powder

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 slices ciabatta or panini bread

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Once cooked, slice the chicken into strips.
Make the Honey Pepper Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, black pepper, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, butter, and garlic powder. Simmer the sauce on low heat until it slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Pasta: Toss the cooked penne pasta in the honey pepper sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread. Layer the bread with shredded mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced chicken, and the honey pepper-coated pasta.
Grill the Panini: Press the sandwich in a panini press or cook in a skillet over medium heat, adding olive oil to the skillet if needed. Grill until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve: Slice the panini in half and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious honey pepper chicken panini pasta!

Notes

You can use different types of bread, such as sourdough, whole wheat, or brioche, for varying flavors.

If you want a spicier kick, increase the amount of black pepper or add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Store leftovers separately in the fridge for up to 2 days to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

Reheat the pasta in a skillet over low heat and the sandwich in a panini press or skillet until crispy again.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Stovetop
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 80mg