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
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Spread chipotle mayonnaise on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Place the chicken slices on two slices of bread, dividing evenly.
- Top the chicken with cheese slices.
- Cover with the remaining two slices of bread, mayo side down.
- Spread butter on the outsides of the sandwiches.
- Preheat a panini press or a large skillet over medium heat.
- 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.
- Remove the sandwiches from the panini press or skillet.
- 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'.