Sourdough Chipotle Chicken Panini

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Sourdough Chipotle Chicken Panini
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 15, 2023

This Sourdough Chipotle Chicken Panini is a delicious and spicy grilled sandwich that combines tangy sourdough bread, tender grilled chicken, smoky chipotle mayonnaise, and melted cheese. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup chipotle mayonnaise
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
  6. Spread chipotle mayonnaise on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  7. Place the chicken slices on two slices of bread, dividing evenly.
  8. Top the chicken with cheese slices.
  9. Cover with the remaining two slices of bread, mayo side down.
  10. Spread butter on the outsides of the sandwiches.
  11. Preheat a panini press or a large skillet over medium heat.
  12. Place the sandwiches in the panini press or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  13. Remove the sandwiches from the panini press or skillet.
  14. Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

  • Sourdough bread is made through a fermentation process that gives it a tangy flavor and chewy texture.
  • Chipotle mayonnaise provides a smoky and spicy kick to this panini.
  • Paninis originated in Italy and are named after the Italian word 'panino', meaning 'small bread'.