Tuscan Pressed Chicken

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 1 hr

Serves 4

Made with classic Mediterranean ingredients, including garlic, basil and olive oil, our Tuscan grilling paste and drizzle give a flavor boost to simple chicken breasts.

ingredients

Ingredients:
· 2 whole boneless chicken breasts or 4 boneless chicken breast halves, skin on
· 1/4 cup Tuscan grilling paste
· Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
· 2 Tbs. Tuscan grilling drizzle

directions

1
Directions:
2
Using a meat pounder, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
3
Spread the grilling paste on both sides of the chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4
Place in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
5
Preheat an electric panini press according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6
Place the chicken, skin side up, on the preheated panini press, close the lid and cook until the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on a warmed platter and sprinkle with the grilling drizzle.
8
Serve immediately.

notes

Pair them with mashed potatoes or soft polenta for a simple yet satisfying meal. Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook quickly and uniformly.

Source: Stephanie