Costco Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning Recipe

Rotisserie Chicken Panini

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min

Makes

2 servings

This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!—Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California

Rotisserie Chicken Panini

Rotisserie Chicken Panini Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
1/4 pound sliced rotisserie chicken
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
2 slices smoked part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread half over two bread slices. Layer with chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, onion and tomato. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread slices; place over top. Brush outsides of sandwiches with butter.
Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.

Test Kitchen Tips

Go for freshly squeezed lemon juice when preparing this summery sandwich. Bottled lemon juice, which is from concentrate, won't provide the same bright, fresh flavor. Buy some lemons to get the job done.

In Europe, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan are considered the same cheese. But in the U.S., Parmesan is a generic term that may not come from Italy's Parmigiano-Reggiano region. Using the authentic Italian cheese (in a lesser amount than the original's ½ cup) ensures a cheesy richness in the makeover with less fat and calories.

These gooey panini recipes are sure to curb the cravings.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 653 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.