I'm back from the shops, a headache is brewing... but lets get this show on the road.
I'll go all out and grill the chicken and pepper myself, its not too much trouble.
I'm brushing the chicken with olive oil, paprika salt, pepper, and a tiny bit of thyme, lemon & bay seasoning (though its almost empty i didnt get much out)
Don't forget the peppers too! I oiled and seasoned them the same way.
The chicken isnt quite done yet, but this pepper looks good, i'll let it cool for a bit.
Once it's cooled i'll blend it... im adding some mustard and lemon juice since i have it handy, idk. Getting a bit improvisational up in here today.
It comes out a great red colour! Does this really count as "pesto"? is that italian for "putting whatever you want in a blender"???
The chicken looks done! Sorry about the state of my grill tray, i made bacon the other day.
Cutting open my lidl bakery panini... looks real good!
Thick spread of the roasted pepper "pesto". Looks to die for.
The chicken breast was quite thicc so ive sliced it flatways to fit it on the sandwich perfectly, and as a bonus you can see if its cooked all the way through that way.
And don't forget, the rocket (arugula) and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar! I made it a generous drizzle since i forgot to put any in the pesto.
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I think mines better. They said panini/ciabatta but theirs looks like a burger bun? Anyway it was really bangin, I loved the pepperyness of the rocket with the sweetness of the vinegar and pesto. And the chewy crusty breads a great choice with salad-y Mediterranean flavours. The only thing holding it back from being an instant classic though, is it was a little watery. I guess i should have roasted the peppers longer or left them out a bit to dry. And ideally used a balsamic reduction. I'm not a deli though i ain't doing all that.
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