Toasted Frontega Chicken Recipe

A sandwich with tomatoes and onions on a piece of paper.

4.62 from 21 votes

If you’ve ever visited Panera and have tried their Frontega Chicken Panini, you’ll be glad to know that you can make this delicious sandwich at home. With simple, tasty ingredients, you’ll have the most flavorful panini ready to eat in no time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: lunch, Sandwiches

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 702kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Panini Press Optional

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise *
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from 1 can**
1 loaf focaccia bread cut into quarters and sliced in half horizontally
2 cooked chicken breasts sliced***
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
1 tomato sliced
½ red onion thinly sliced
10 fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

Add the mayonnaise and chipotle peppers to the bowl of a food processor. Add in 1-2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce from the can. Pulse until smooth.
½ cup mayonnaise, 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Spread the desired amount of chipotle mayo onto the tops and bottoms of the focaccia.
1 loaf focaccia bread
Layer on sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, red onion, and fresh basil.
2 cooked chicken breasts, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 tomato, ½ red onion, 10 fresh basil leaves
Lightly grease a panini press with olive oil, butter, or nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Press each sandwich for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is crispy. Serve immediately.

Notes

*For a lighter chipotle sauce, use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

**If your local grocery store does not carry them, make your own replacement by mixing 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a pinch of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt together. Use this mixture in place of the 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

***Any leftover or cooked chicken works. Shredded chicken, canned chicken, rotisserie chicken, and poached chicken are all good options.

Tips:

If you don't have a panini press, simply toast the assembled sandwiches in a skillet on the stovetop, until cheese is melted.

Storage: Store Frontega chicken paninis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Lightly toast or bake in a 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes to reheat.

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