Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo

Smoky Gouda cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach join grilled chicken breasts in this panini that's slathered with fresh Basil Mayo.

Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo
Smoky Gouda cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach join grilled chicken breasts in this panini that's slathered with fresh Basil Mayo. Photo: Jennifer Davick
Hands On Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 8 sourdough bread slices

  • 1/2 pound smoked Gouda cheese, sliced

  • 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 10 minutes, and cut into slices.

  2. Stir together mayonnaise and next 2 ingredients. Spread mixture on 1 side of each bread slice. Top 4 bread slices with chicken, Gouda, and next 2 ingredients. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise mixture sides down. Brush sandwiches with melted butter.

  3. Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a preheated panini press 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

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