Chipotle Chicken Bacon Panini Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SANDWICH (PANERA COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Place mayo, greek yogurt, lime juice, Adobo Chipotle Pepper Sauce OR 2 Adobo Chipotle Peppers, honey, salt and garlic powder in immersion blender safe container. Immersion blend until smooth. Store in air tight container for up to a week!
• Layer Easy Chipotle Mayo on 1 side of each piece of bread
• On first piece of bread sprinkle thinly sliced red onions about (4-6) 2 inch pieces on top of the chipotle mayo, then 2 slices tomatoes on top of the red onions. After add the rotisserie chicken on top of the tomatoes(divide the 1 1/2 cups amongst the 4 sandwiches about 1/3-1/2 cup a sandwich) .
• Second piece add 2 slices of bacon to the top of the chipotle mayo and then 1 1/3 pieces of cheddar cheese on top of that.
• Place the second piece of bread on top of the first piece of bread, cook with the first piece of bread touching skillet first, then you will flip to cook with second piece of bread skillet down. By that time the cheese has melted already on top of the chicken, holding it into place.
• On stove spray skillet with olive oil spray and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown & crispy the way you prefer! Works on the grill or panini press as well.
• Repeat for all 4 & devour! Enjoy!!

PANERA CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PANINI RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Mince the ancho and chipotle chiles into tiny pieces. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and the mayo. Add the chiles and mix well. Cover, and let the flavors meld in the refrigerator for an hour or so. Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken breasts for about 15 minutes, turning once, until they are thoroughly cooked. There should be no pink in the middle. Heat up your panini press. Coat one side of each slice of bread with the ancho-chipotle spread. Top 4 slices with a chicken breast, followed by a slice of cheddar cheese, 2 bacon slices and 2 tomato slices. Top with a second bread slice and serve.

CHICKEN AND BACON PANINI WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE MAYO

Steps:

• For the Spicy Chipotle Mayo: Add all ingredients into a food processor and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• For the Panini: Turn the oven to broil. Place the tomato slices on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place into the oven and roast the tomatoes until the top is slightly charred. Remove from the oven and set aside. (Note: This step may be skipped and replaced with slices of avocado.).
• Heat a panini grill or grill pan on medium heat. Spread a little bit of butter on one side of each piece of the bread.
• Evenly distribute the chicken, cheese, bacon and tomatoes (or avocado slices) on top of two slices, butter side down.
• On the other pieces of bread, spread some of the chipotle mayonnaise on the side that is not buttered. Place on top of the sandwich. Place the sandwiches on the grill. If you are using a grill pan, place a heavy pan on top of each sandwich.
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden brown. Gently flip the sandwich over and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.