Hot sandwich with chicken fillet, tomatoes and cheese
4 servings
20 minutes
A hot sandwich with chicken fillet, tomatoes, and cheese is the essence of Italian cuisine, combining the tenderness of meat, the sweetness of roasted tomatoes, and the creaminess of mozzarella. The roots of this dish can be found in the tradition of panini—Italian hot sandwiches made with various fillings. Its flavor is rich and layered: first the softness of bread and melted cheese, then the juiciness of chicken and the aroma of roasted tomatoes with a slight tang. Parsley adds freshness, while butter gives a crispy golden crust when fried. This sandwich is an ideal option for a hearty breakfast or light lunch. It can be served with a green salad or aromatic espresso for a true moment of gastronomic delight.
1
Boil or fry the chicken fillet and slice it.
- Chicken fillet: 300 g
2
Cut the tomatoes.
- Pink tomatoes: 200 g
3
Place the tomatoes on baking paper, season with salt and pepper, and add sugar to taste. Optionally, add fresh herbs. Drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Pink tomatoes: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Bake tomatoes for 30 minutes at 200 degrees.
5
Slice the bread and spread butter on one side.
- Bread: 300 g
- Butter: 80 g
6
Add pieces of mozzarella to the unbuttered side of the bread.
- Mozzarella cheese: 150 g
7
Place the chicken on the mozzarella.
- Chicken fillet: 300 g
8
Add baked tomatoes.
- Pink tomatoes: 200 g
9
Sprinkle with parsley leaves.
- Parsley leaves: 20 g
10
Assemble a sandwich.
11
Fry under pressure on both sides.