How to Make Grilled Chicken Panini with Basil-Garlic Mayo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Chicken Panini with Basil-Garlic Mayo is a delicious and satisfying sandwich that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines juicy grilled chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful basil-garlic mayo, all pressed between two slices of crunchy bread. The result is a mouthwatering panini that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ cup torn basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • ⅛ 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
  • ⅛ cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 sandwich

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    908 cal.

    • Total Fat: 64g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 1620mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 544mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 535mg