Chicken and Mango Panini
Serves 4. Recipe is from the National Mango Board.
8 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 loaf Italian bread, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
1/2 cup whole basil leaves
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 large mango, peeled, pitted and sliced thin
2 cooked chicken breasts, about 1 lb. total, sliced thin
1. Layer half of the cheese on 4 slices of bread. Divide basil, red onion, mango, chicken and remaining cheese among the bread slices. Top with second slice of bread.
2. Heat a grill pan, panini press or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Place 2 sandwiches in pan, closing the lid or weigh down sandwiches in skillet with heavy pot.
3. Cook sandwiches until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
