Chicken Panini Recipe

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@jasonsdeli

Oct 19 2025

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30m

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Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Chicken Panini in just 30m. Grilled chicken, provolone, pesto aioli, spinach, tomato, sourdough.

Prepare the Pesto Aioli

1. Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, pesto sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.

2. Season

Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary. Set aside.

Assemble the Panini

3. Layer Ingredients

On one slice of sourdough bread, spread a generous amount of the prepared pesto aioli. Layer with sliced grilled chicken, provolone cheese, fresh spinach, and sliced tomato.

4. Top with Bread

Place the second slice of sourdough bread on top of the layered ingredients.

Grill the Panini

5. Preheat Grill

Preheat a panini press or a skillet over medium heat.

6. Toast the Panini

If using a skillet, drizzle a little olive oil on the skillet surface. Place the assembled panini in the press or skillet. If using a skillet, press down with a spatula. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serve

7. Slice and Enjoy

Remove the panini from the grill, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.

Chicken Panini Recipe

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Main Ingredients

Pesto Aioli

Optional Seasoning