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Herbed Chicken and Arugula Panini

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1

pound thin chicken cutlets

1

1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

6

tablespoons olive oil, divided

2

garlic cloves, finely chopped

3

tablespoons balsalmic vinegar

8

1/3 to 1/2-inch thick slices olive bread or 4 crusty sandwich rolls

1

/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1

bunch arugula

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then 1 tablespoon thyme. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate.

    Step 2

    Add remaining 4 tablespoons oil and garlic to skillet; stir over medium heat 15 seconds. Add vinegar and remaining 1/2 tablespoon thyme; cook 15 seconds, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to skillet and toss until heated through, about 1 minute.

    Step 3

    Arrange 1 bread slice on each of 4 plates. Top with chicken, onion, and arugula, then drizzle with vinaigrette from skillet. Top with remaining bread.