Chicken-Pizziola Panini With Green Tea Spiced Pears

Submitted by Publix Aprons Simpl

"Sponsor recipe courtesy of Publix® Apron Meals"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14

ingredients

• Chicken Pizziola Panini

• 1 teaspoon bread-dip seasoning (Parmesan blend)
• 4 boneless chicken cutlets (about 1 lb)
• cooking spray
• 8 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes, spread
• 4 deli flavored folding flat bread
• 8 slices deli sandwich-style pepperoni
• provolone cheese

• Green Tea Spiced Pears

• 6 bartlett pears
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄2 cup deli green tea with ginger and honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger, spice paste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

directions

1. Chicken Pizziola Panini:

2. Preheat two-sided tabletop grill. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken, then coat with spray. Place chicken on grill and close lid; grill 2–3 minutes or until chicken is 165°F.
3. Spread 2 teaspoons tomato spread over the inside of each flatbread; top with chicken, 2 slices pepperoni, and 1 slice cheese. Close flatbreads.
4. Coat sandwiches with spray and place on grill, pressing lid down gently; grill 2–3 minutes or until crisp and golden. Serve.

5. Green Tea Spiced Pears:

6. Peel pears and remove core; cut pears into small cubes.
7. Combine remaining ingredients in medium saucepan on medium heat and bring to a simmer; cook 5–6 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
8. Stir in pears and cornstarch; cook and stir 4–5 more minutes or until tender and sauce has thickened. Serve warm.