Name: Chicken and Olive Panini
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 7 green olives, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoon capers, drained; grated zest of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoon lemon juice; pinch salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 skinless, boneless roasted chicken breast halves, thinly sliced; 4 round or oblong sandwich rolls, split in halves

Chicken and Olive Panini

This tasty sandwich includes a a spread made with heart-healthy olives, the basis of the Mediterranean diet. Garlic, lemon and capers add depth to the taste without fat.

Notes

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Preparation Time5 min

Ingredients

7 green olives, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
grated zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
pinch salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 skinless, boneless roasted chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
4 round or oblong sandwich rolls, split in halves

Instructions

On a chopping board, combine the green olives, garlic, capers and lemon zest. Chop finely. Transfer to a bowl.
In a small jar combine the olive oil and lemon juice; shake until combined and pour over the olive mixture.
Stir in the salt and pepper. Spread bottom halves of rolls with the salsa verde, leaving some of the juices in the bowl.
Top with the slices of chicken breast. Brush the remaining juices over the inside of the top halves of the rolls; place on top of bottom halves and press down lightly. Cut into halves and serve.