Chipotle Chicken & Avocado Panini Recipe
Grilled chicken, avocado, lemon crema, chipotle aioli, pepper jack, pickled red onion, telera bread. Served with blue corn chips & salsa.
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Ingredients
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For the Chipotle Chicken
For the Lemon Crema
For the Chipotle Aioli
For the Sandwich Assembly
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Chipotle Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Making the Lemon Crema
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
Preparing the Chipotle Aioli
- 4
Mix Aioli Ingredients
In another small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
- 6
Grill the Panini
Preheat a panini press or a skillet with a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Grill the assembled sandwich for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Cut the panini in half and serve with a side of blue corn chips and salsa.
