Chicken Parmesan Panini

Ingredients:

• 8 slices Texas Toast or any thick-cut Italian or French bread
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups marinara, divided
• 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
• 4 breaded chicken cutlets (use your favorite store-bought brand)
• 3 cups mozzarella, shredded
• 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
• 12 basil leaves
• Salad, for serving

Preparation:

• Preheat your panini press.



• In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in 1 cup marinara and the parsley.



• Preheat your chicken cutlets.



• Dip all of the pieces of bread into the egg mixture, then lay flat on a baking sheet. On 4 of the slices, sprinkle on some of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Place a piece of chicken on top of the cheese. Spoon some of the remaining marinara over the chicken, followed by 3 basil leaves and more mozzarella and Parmesan. Place the other pieces of bread on top of all of the prepared sandwiches.



• Spray your panini press with nonstick cooking spray and grill until the outside is lightly browned and crispy. Serve each sandwich sliced in half with a fresh salad.