Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Pepper and Mozzarella Panini

To fry chicken breasts: In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound chicken to 3/8″ thickness. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Put the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl. Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure both sides are coated. Then add chicken into the saute pan. Brown chicken, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside and cover in foil to keep warm.

To assemble each sandwich: Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto on the inside of the top and bottom halves of a ciabatta roll. To the bottom half add breaded chicken breast and 2 slices of cheese then top it with a pepper half. Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll. Assemble the rest of the sandwiches.

Grill sandwiches on a heated panini maker or in a grill pan over medium heat, for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately and enjoy.