Name: Grilled Chicken Panini with Basil-Garlic Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup light mayonnaise; 0.5 cup torn basil leaves; 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pinch salt; 2 slices Italian bread; 2 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 (4 ounce) grilled, seasoned chicken breast, butterflied; 2 (1/4 inch thick) slices tomato; 0.125 cup fresh spinach leaves; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Grilled Chicken Panini with Basil-Garlic Mayo

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I am a lover of hot sandwiches. I used leftover seasoned grilled chicken breast to make this delicious, gooey panini. It was love at first bite!

Recipe by JNTessar

Published on April 18, 2011

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 sandwich

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Ingredients

Garlic-Basil Mayo:

½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup torn basil leaves
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt

Chicken Panini:

2 slices Italian bread
2 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1 (4 ounce) grilled, seasoned chicken breast, butterflied
2 (1/4 inch thick) slices tomato
⅛ cup fresh spinach leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, cayenne, and salt for garlic-basil mayo in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
Preheat a panini maker.
Spread garlic-basil mayonnaise to taste on each slice of bread. Assemble sandwich with cheese, chicken, tomato, and spinach. Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil.
Grill in the preheated panini maker until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

I like to use Buffalo mozzarella and chicken that has been brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, cloves, oregano, garlic, and lemon, and then grilled. You can use sourdough or pumpernickel bread instead of Italian.

Store remaining garlic-basil mayo in the refrigerator for future use.

If you don't have a panini maker, you can grill in a cast iron skillet, pressing with another heavy pan and turning to cook both sides evenly.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of basil-garlic mayonnaise. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

908	Calories
64g	Fat
35g	Carbs
51g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 908
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64g	81%
Saturated Fat 15g	77%
Cholesterol 163mg	54%
Sodium 1620mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 51g
Vitamin C 11mg	55%
Calcium 544mg	42%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 535mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.