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Buffalo Chicken Panini Recipe

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A flavorful and spicy Buffalo Chicken Panini featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce, creamy cheeses, and crunchy celery, all grilled to perfection between buttery toasted sourdough bread slices.

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

Cheese Mixture

  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Other Ingredients

  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Cook and shred chicken: Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss chicken with buffalo sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated and set aside.
  3. Prepare cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese until well combined.
  4. Assemble paninis: Spread the cheese mixture evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On four of the bread slices, layer one-quarter of the buffalo chicken and a portion of the sliced celery. Top with the remaining bread slices, cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
  5. Grill the paninis: Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the outside of each sandwich with the softened butter to ensure a golden crust. Place the sandwiches on the heated surface and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve: Remove the paninis from the heat, cut in half, and serve immediately. Enjoy the perfectly spicy and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Panini!

Notes

  • You can substitute Monterey Jack with cheddar cheese or use a blend of both for richer flavor.
  • To make cooking faster, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken shredded instead of cooking raw chicken breasts.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce according to your preferred spice level.
  • If a panini press is unavailable, use a grill pan and press sandwiches with a heavy skillet or foil-wrapped brick for similar results.
  • This sandwich pairs well with a side of celery sticks or your favorite dipping sauce.

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