Name: Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Panini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 c. mayonnaise -; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tsp. adobo sauce -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more -; 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more -; 1 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken breast -; 2 (4"x4") slices focaccia, halved horizontally -; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves -; 4 oz. mozzarella, room temperature, sliced 1/4" thick -; 1 vine-ripened tomato, sliced 1/4" thick -; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced -; 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

Ingredients for - Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Panini

1. 1/2 c. mayonnaise

2. 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tsp. adobo sauce

3. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more

4. 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more

5. 1 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken breast

6. 2 (4"x4") slices focaccia, halved horizontally

7. 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves

8. 4 oz. mozzarella, room temperature, sliced 1/4" thick

9. 1 vine-ripened tomato, sliced 1/4" thick

10. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

11. 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

How to cook deliciously - Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Panini

1 . Stage

In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise, chile, adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

2 . Stage

Place chicken in a medium heatproof bowl. Cover and microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until warmed through, about 1 minute total.

3 . Stage

Lay focaccia bottoms on a clean surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo over each slice; top with basil. Arrange 3/4 cup chicken over each slice; season with pepper. Top each with 2 slices mozzarella and 2 slices tomato; generously season with salt and pepper. Top each with 2 slices onion. Spread about 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo onto cut sides of each focaccia top and close sandwiches.

4 . Stage

Heat a panini press or a large heavy pan over medium heat. Brush with oil. Working in batches if necessary, add sandwiches to panini press or pan; close press or top sandwich with another heavy pan.

5 . Stage

Cook sandwiches until focaccia is crisp and golden brown on both sides and mozzarella is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. If toasting in a pan, cook until golden to brown and toasty on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove top pan, flip sandwiches, and continue to cook until golden brown on top and mozzarella is melted, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve hot.