Chicken and Ricotta Paninis

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups shredded cooked chicken
• Ricotta cheese
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 ea. ½-inch slices white bread
• Hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco), to taste

Procedure

1. Spread slices of bread liberally with ricotta cheese. Toss chicken with hot sauce and spread on in a single layer evenly on each slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread.
2. Heat a grill pan or a griddle over medium high heat. Meanwhile, brush sandwiches with extra-virgin olive oil. Place sandwiches on grill, working in batches if necessary, until browned on both sides and cheese is melted. Serve warm.