First off, set about assembling your panini(s), ready to be pressed. Slice the panini bread rolls down the middle to create two halves (or simply use 2 slices of your favorite bread for paninis).

On one half, lay a bed of spinach. Slice your grilled chicken, and place this over the bed of spinach. Drizzle your lemon-basil aioli over the top.

On the other half of the panini bread, spread the remaining aioli, slice or tear your mozzarella into pieces, and place that across the bread. Slice your tomatoes, and lay the tomatoes over the top of the mozzarella.

With your panini halves prepared, place them together to create your completed panini.

If you have a panini press, simply place your paninis in and push down. Generally, 5-7 minutes should be enough for a hot panini with melted cheese that tastes utterly delicious. If you don’t have a panini press, however, it’s time to get creative. Place your paninis in a hot pan, and instead press them with a heavy item of cookware, such as a large cooking pot. As a general rule of thumb, keep them pressed until you can see the cheese has melted. If they need more time, you can simply place them back in the pan and press them down for a little longer.