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Chicken Panini
5 from 21 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Servings: 5

Savour the classic chicken panini, packed with succulent chicken, zesty flavours, and melted mozzarella. This popular sandwich, while simple to create, offers a world of taste in every bite, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. 

Nutrition: per serving

Calories537kcal

Carbs48g

Fat26g

Saturates8g

Sugars3g

Protein26g

Fibre4g

Ingredients

  • 5 Panini Breads
  • 500 g Chicken Boneless
  • 150 g Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • tbsp Mayonnaise
  • tbsp Tomato Ketchup

Marination

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Chilli Sauce

Instructions

  • Cut up the boneless chicken into small bite-sized chunks then add into a bowl along with the ingredients for marination (See Note 1).
  • In a pan heat up 1 tbsp oil on medium heat until hot then add the marinated chicken mixture
  • Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken has changed colour
  • As the chicken is cooking finely dice the onion and bell pepper then add into the pan and cook for a further 4-5 minutes
  • Finely dice the tomato then add into the pan along with the tomato puree and cook for another 2-3 minutes
  • Once the chicken mixture is cooked slice the panini breads lengthwise then add the tomato ketchup and mayonnaise (See Note 2).
  • Add the chicken mixture to the panini along with mozzarella cheese.
  • In a grill pan add the oil then brush evenly over the pan and allow to heat up before adding the panini then grill for 2-3 minutes on both side until lightly charred. (See Note 3)
  • Serve with a side of French fries and enjoy!

6 responses

    1. 5 stars
      Thank you for trying out my chicken panini recipe! I’m thrilled to hear that it was a hit with your whole family and that everyone enjoyed it. It’s always great to hear that a recipe can bring some joy and satisfaction to a meal. Thanks again for your kind words and feedback, it means a lot to me. I hope you get to enjoy the panini again soon!

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