Chicken Panini
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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 Panini Bread
- 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
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Chilli Sauce
Instructions
- 1
Cut up the boneless chicken into small bite-sized chunks then add into a bowl along with the ingredients for marination (See Note 1).
- 2
In a pan heat up 1 tbsp oil on medium heat until hot then add the marinated chicken mixture
- 3
Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken has changed colour
- 4
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
- 5
Finely dice the tomato then add into the pan along with the tomato puree and cook for another 2-3 minutes
- 6
Once the chicken mixture is cooked slice the panini breads lengthwise then add the tomato ketchup and mayonnaise (See Note 2).
- 7
Add the chicken mixture to the panini along with mozzarella cheese.
- 8
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)
- 9
Serve with a side of French fries and enjoy!