CHICKEN SALAD PANINI WITH A CURRIED FIG DRESSING

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Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Low Fat     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR THE CURRY DRESSING:
Cream cheese 3 oz.
Ranch Dressing ¼ cup
Brown sugar 1 tbsp
Curry powder 1 ½ tbsp.
Black pepper, crushed 1 tsp.
FOR THE FIG PESTO
dried figs, chopped 4 tbsp.
water 1 cup
brown sugar 2 tsp.
Pine nuts 2 tsp.
Cilantro, chopped 1 tsp.
TO FINISH THE PANINIS:
Organic Chicken breasts 2 breasts
Sea salt 1 tsp.
Rosemary, chopped 2 tsp.
Olive oil 1 tbsp.
Butter, melted 3 tbsp
Sourdough bread 4 slices
Salad greens 1 cup
Fresh tomato slices 4 slices ¼ " thick
Cilantro, chopped 1 ½ tbsp.
Red onion rings, sliced thin 4 slices

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to refrigerate. combine the figs, the water and the brown sugar in a coffee cup. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Process until smooth in a coffee grinder. Add the pine nuts and cilantro and pulse for 1-2 more seconds. Scrape into a bowl and set aside. Preheat a oven to 475 degrees. Season the chicken breasts with the salt and rosemary. Heat half of the olive oil and 1 tbsp. of the butter in a small saute pan. Cook for 1 mintue on each side until golden. Immediately put the pan in the oven and continue cooking for7-8 more minutes until cooked through. let chicken rest 3 minute then chop into 1/4 inch pieces. Toss together with the curry dressing and salad greens. In the same pan, heat remaining butter and toast the sourdough bread slices for 1 -2 minutes on each side until golden. Stack sandwiches by spreading the fig pesto on one side of the bread, then top with chicken salad mix, 2 tomatoes, cilantro and red onion. Cut on a bias and serve with fries or a small salad.

Ahmad Bhatti
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This sandwich looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Charles Strong
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This recipe is on my to-make list. I love chicken salad and I'm always looking for new ways to make it.


Qasm Salehi
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Amanuel Adane
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ranga Rereyy
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I made this for my husband for lunch and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken salad sandwich he's ever had.


Nazmul Bepari
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This sandwich is a great way to change up your lunch routine. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat more chicken.


Sipho Ntuli
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I've never had curry fig dressing before, but it was delicious! I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


bishwav neupane
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This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Heather Webster
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The curry fig dressing is amazing!


Keykey Majox
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This was a great sandwich! The chicken salad was flavorful and the curry fig dressing was a nice change of pace.


sHaN cHaUdHaRy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Garr George
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This sandwich was so good! The chicken salad was moist and flavorful, and the curry fig dressing was the perfect complement.


Thando Olwethu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Lois Eblett
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The chicken salad is flavorful and the curry fig dressing adds a nice touch of sweetness and spice.


Yvette Kruggel
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I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! The curry fig dressing really made the sandwich.


BIPLOB GAMER
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This chicken salad panini with curried fig dressing was an absolute delight! The flavors were so well-balanced and every bite was a taste sensation.