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Herbed Chicken and Arugula Panini

4.0

(11)

Serve with: Potato and green bean salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 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 balsamic 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

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.

  2. 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.

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