Chipotle Chicken Panini
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Chipotle Chicken Panini Panera, a perfect blend of smoky chipotle mayo, juicy grilled chicken, and melty cheese pressed between crispy bread. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual weekend lunches. With its customizable options, you can easily adapt it to your taste preferences or use up leftover ingredients. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices thick-cut turkey bacon (or omit for a meat-free option)
- 1 beefsteak tomato
- 4 slices sturdy bread (French, focaccia, or sourdough)
- Chipotle mayo (made with egg yolk, lime juice, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard)
- ¼ cup neutral-flavored oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Softened butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the chipotle mayo by whisking together egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Gradually add oil while whisking until emulsified; stir in smoked paprika and chopped chipotle pepper.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice if needed.
- Butter one side of each bread slice and spread chipotle mayo on the other side. Assemble the sandwich with cheese, chicken, bacon (if using), tomato slices, and more cheese between two slices of bread.
- Grill the panini in a skillet or press over medium heat until golden brown and crispy—about 3–5 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve hot with extra chipotle mayo on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (220g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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