Piadina is an Italian flatbread that's a great alternative in this recipe to regular bread. Grilled chicken, melting mozzarella and pesto are a classic flavour combination.
Flatbread
Ingredients
130g self-raising flour, plus extra to dust surface
125g plain yoghurt
Method
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yogurt and a generous pinch of salt. Once a dough forms, transfer to a clean surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth (use extra flour if the mixture is too wet). Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Use a rolling pin to roll the pieces into flatbread (around 5mm thick), using extra flour if needed
Place a large non-stick fry pan over a medium high heat and brush with olive oil. Fry the bread for 3 minutes on each side or until charred and puffed. Set aside on a large plate and cover with a clean tea towel to keep warm
Pesto
Ingredients
2 cups basil leaves
1/2 cup Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan Grated
1/3 cup roasted cashews
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
Method
Place all the pesto ingredients into a food processor. Blend together until a coarse pesto forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside in a jar or bowl (any left-over pesto can be refrigerated for up to a week)
Ingredients
400g chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup baby rocket leaves
200g Perfect Italiano Mozzarella
Method
Place a grill pan over a medium high heat and brush with olive oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and cook in batches, grilling for 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from the pan, cover with foil and set aside to keep warm
To assemble the piadinas, spread a spoonful of pesto over one half of the flatbread. Add a few pieces of chicken, some slices of tomato and a few extra rocket leaves. Top with the Perfect Italiano Mozzarella. Fold the bread over in half and return to a fry pan. Over a medium heat, cook for 3 minutes on each side or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately
Tips & Hints
Use pre made Turkish style flat bread for a quicker alternative.
