CHICKEN APRICOT PANINI

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h5m

Yield 1 panini

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 piece Perfect Grilled Chicken (thawed if frozen), recipe follows
2 slices good, thick sourdough bread
2 slices provolone cheese
4 fresh sage leaves
1/4 red onion, sliced very thin
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups olive oil
6 tablespoons honey
3 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons ground oregano
Juice of 12 lemons
24 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, add the apricot preserves and mayonnaise and stir to combine. Slice the Perfect Grilled Chicken into strips.
  • To build the sandwich, spread both slices of bread with the apricot-mayonnaise spread. On one half, lay a slice of cheese, the chicken strips, sage, red onion slices and the second slice of cheese. Put on the top piece of bread and spread softened butter on both sides of the sandwich.
  • Grill the sandwich in a hot panini maker until golden and crisp. (If you do not have a panini maker, you can grill the sandwich in a skillet, laying another heavy skillet on top of the sandwich to press it together. Turn to grill the other side in the same way.)
  • Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
  • Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need.

Zanele Shusha
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This panini was easy to make and turned out great!


Habib umair
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This was a great panini! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the apricots were sweet and tangy, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness.


Manda Craven
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This panini was amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect and the bread was toasted perfectly.


A H AB
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This panini was delicious and easy to make. The chicken was tender and juicy, the apricots were sweet and tangy, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The bread was toasted perfectly and held everything together perfectly.


Junior Reed
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This panini was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the apricots were sweet and tangy, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The bread was toasted perfectly and held everything together perfectly. I will def


Shahel Ahmed
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This panini was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the apricots were sweet and tangy, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The bread was toasted perfectly and held everything together perfectly. I will definitely be making this agai


Mathieu Brou Baah
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the apricots were sweet and tangy, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The bread was toasted perfectly and held everything together perfectly. I will definitely be making this aga


Badboi Timi
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I made this panini for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the apricots were sweet and tart, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The bread was perfectly toasted and held everything together perfectly. This is a


Rachel Melendrez
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This panini was easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time and it turned out great. The apricot preserves added the perfect amount of sweetness and the goat cheese was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitel


Tera Enakireru
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I love the contrast between the sweet apricots and the salty goat cheese. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bread was toasted to perfection. This is a great sandwich for a quick lunch or dinner.


Alex McNugget
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This panini was a delightful combination of sweet and savory. The chicken was moist and tender, the apricots added a pop of sweetness, and the goat cheese brought it all together with a creamy tang. I'll definitely be making this again!