Description
The Toasted Frontega Chicken Sandwich is a smoky, cheesy delight that combines tender chicken, fresh basil, and creamy chipotle mayo on perfectly toasted ciabatta bread. It’s a restaurant-quality sandwich that’s easy to make at home, perfect for lunch or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sandwich:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (smoked chicken for authentic flavor)
- 4 ciabatta rolls or slices of rustic bread
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
For the Chipotle Mayo:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for toasting)
Instructions
Prepare the Chipotle Mayo:
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and spread a layer of chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each roll.
- Layer the shredded chicken, mozzarella or provolone cheese, tomato slices, red onion, and fresh basil leaves on top. Cover with the top half of the roll.
Toast the Sandwiches:
- Panini Press Method: Preheat your panini press. Brush the outside of each sandwich with olive oil or melted butter. Place in the press and toast for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Stovetop Method: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brush the outside of the sandwiches with olive oil or butter, then place them in the skillet. Press down with a spatula or another heavy pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
Serve:
- Slice the sandwiches in half, if desired, and serve warm. Pair with chips, a side salad, or soup for a complete meal.
Notes
- Make It Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or an extra drizzle of adobo sauce for more heat.
- No Ciabatta? Use sourdough, baguette, or any sturdy bread that toasts well.
- Leftover smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this reci
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Panini Press or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Frontega chicken, toasted chicken sandwich, smoked chicken sandwich, panini recipes, easy lunches