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Chicken Panini

Chicken Panini

by Nabeela Kauser
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. 
5 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 537 kcal

Ingredients

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!

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Notes

Note 1 – You can set it aside and let it marinate, the longer the chicken is left to marinade the better the flavour. However, as I was short on time, I cooked it straight away and it still tasted delicious.
Note 2 – I used mayonnaise and tomato ketchup but you can use any sauce of your preference. If you prefer, you can also add chilli sauce or even replace it with bbq sauce.
Note 3 – This recipe can easily make five paninis, or if you prefer to use less chicken then it can also make six paninis.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 986mgPotassium: 245mgFibre: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1087IUVitamin C: 35mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 173mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Italian, Lunch, Panini, Recipe
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