Dinner for 2
Grilled Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken, zucchini, tomato, mozzarella, and basil press between sourdough slices until crisp and melted.
$9.02for 4 servings
$2.26 per serving$9.02 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.45Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 slices zucchini
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper (optional)
- 2 pieces grilled chicken cutlets
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices thin tomato
- chopped fresh basil
- 4 slices sour dough bread
- olive oil spray
Steps
- Heat a grill pan or panini press over medium heat and spray it with oil.
- Season the zucchini with salt and pepper, then grill it for 3 minutes per side.
- Layer the chicken, zucchini, tomato, mozzarella, and basil between the bread slices.
- Press the sandwiches for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once if using a grill pan, until the bread is crisp, the cheese melts, and the chicken reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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