Rotisserie Chicken Panini

Name: Rotisserie Chicken Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon prepared pesto; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Dash pepper; 4 slices sourdough bread; 1/4 pound sliced rotisserie chicken; 4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon; 2 slices smoked part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 slices red onion, separated into rings; 4 slices tomato; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!—Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
1/4 pound sliced rotisserie chicken
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
2 slices smoked part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread half over two bread slices. Layer with chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, onion and tomato. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread slices; place over top. Brush outsides of sandwiches with butter.
Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.

Test Kitchen Tips

Go for freshly squeezed lemon juice when preparing this summery sandwich. Bottled lemon juice, which is from concentrate, won’t provide the same bright, fresh flavor. Buy some lemons to get the job done.

In Europe, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan are considered the same cheese. But in the U.S., Parmesan is a generic term that may not come from Italy’s Parmigiano-Reggiano region. Using the authentic Italian cheese (in a lesser amount than the original’s ½ cup) ensures a cheesy richness in the makeover with less fat and calories.

These gooey panini recipes are sure to curb the cravings.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 653 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Rotisserie Chicken Panni in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010

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angieact1

Feb 22, 2014

This was very good. I did not use the mayo or butter (I used butter spray) to save calories.
Indecision

Jun 4, 2012

Very, very good. I love to serve panni's for to guests for lunch and this will be at the top of the list. I actually pounded out chicken breast, seasoned and cooked in the Geo Forman grill to use....I did not use the bacon and it was still wonderful. Yes I know everything is better with bacon,.........enjoy as we did.
Coryskitchen

Oct 27, 2011

We loved it! Mmmm!
daisey5

Jun 13, 2011

This was very good!!
hungryhubby

Oct 30, 2010

Excellent!
Seminoles

Oct 27, 2010

This was very good. I just used an indoor grill pan and it worked just fine. My husband loved it.
devilgrrl

Oct 25, 2010

This is so delicious! Way better than a panini in any restaurant! We also used our George Foreman grill! We will definatly make these again & again! So yummy!
katycaruso

Oct 19, 2010

We made these twice in one weekend! They were delicious and very simple. I eyeballed the spread ratios and didn't bother to melt the butter. Our george foreman grill was perfect for the sandwiches. Amazing. My husband went crazy for these. Yum!