Philly Chicken Panini Recipes

RACHAEL'S CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS

Steps:

• Roast peppers over an open flame or under a preheated broiler to blacken skins
• Place in a bowl and cover to cool, then peel and seed
• Thinly slice peppers lengthwise
• Dress with some EVOO, salt, pepper and fresh thyme
• To a skillet over medium-low to medium heat, add olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
• Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook to soften, about 15 minutes
• Add garlic, cook 10 minutes more, then add ½ cup water and cook until absorbed
• Place chicken in freezer for 10 minutes
• Using a chef's knife, thinly slice the chicken on an angle going against the grain
• Pat the meat dry
• Season with salt and pepper
• Heat a large cast-iron griddle or skillet over high heat
• Combine the dried oregano and thyme, the granulated garlic and onion, and chili flakes
• Add a fat drizzle of olive oil to the hot griddle or skillet
• Add the chicken in batches in a single layer, season with the spice blend, and cook, tossing, until crisp at the edges and cooked through
• Line the rolls with cheese and fill with the chicken
• Top with onions, peppers and giardiniera or hot peppers, and serve

BEST CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.
• Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN PHILLY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and sweet peppers until crisp-tender., Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add cheese. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

CHEESESTEAK PANINI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and onion, season with the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Throw the roast beef into the same skillet, breaking it up a little as you go. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire and warm for about a minute or so. Remove from the heat.
• To build: Heat a panini maker (or set a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat).
• Spread half of the mustard onto a slice of bread and top with 2 slices of provolone. Add half of the beef and veggie mix. Top with half of the Homemade Cheese Sauce and another slice of bread. Spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of butter. Repeat and build the second sandwich.
• Invert the sandwiches butter-side down on the hot panini maker (or grill pan or skillet). Spread another tablespoon of butter on each of the tops.
• Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden and the cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes. (If using a grill pan or skillet, carefully flip the sandwiches halfway through.) Slice in half and enjoy!
• Place a double boiler over medium heat. Add the cubed cheese and milk and heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is combined, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard, vinegar and salt. Grate the garlic into the mixture using a rasp grater; stir to combine. Cook until the flavors meld, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

CHICKEN AND PHILLY

Steps:

• Mix the Philadelphia and parsley in to a small bowl( and chopped garlic), and preheat oven to gas mark 5 or 160 c or 375 f.
• Slice the chicken in the side so you have pockets.
• Put about a table spoon of the Philadelphia mix into each pocket.
• Wrap each breast in about 2-3 pieces on pancetta or just enough to cover
• Then fry the breasts to seal the pancetta.
• Once they have all been sealed, wrap them loosely in to foil and put in a preheated oven for 30 mins.
• If at 30 minutes largest breast is not white all the way through put back for 5-10 mins. Once they are white and cooked, remove the juice and put them back in to brown off. How long for is your choice!

PHILLY CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• 1. Spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Place 4 bread slices butter sides down in 12-inch skillet top with chicken and cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, butter sides up.2. Cover and cook sandwiches over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted. wing it!Now you can make this takeout favorite at home in just minutes. Make it Italian by adding basil, pesto and slices of tomatoes. 1 SANDWICH: Calories 365 (Calories from Fat 145) Fat 16g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 610mg Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 29g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 26% Iron 12% * DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 2From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

PHILLY TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Spread one side of each bread slice with margarine. Place 4 bread slices margarine sides down top with turkey, cheese and bell pepper. Top with remaining bread slices, margarine sides up.Cover and cook sandwiches in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted.1 Serving: Calories 315 (Calories from Fat 125) Fat 14g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 1240mg Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 22g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 22% Calcium 26% Iron 10%Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 2 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 FatTry ThisYou have many choices when buying sliced deli turkey. Try a smoked, mesquite, peppercorn or honey variety for a different flavor.

PHILLY TURKEY PANINI

Steps:

• Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. In 12-inch skillet, place 4 bread slices, buttered sides down; top with turkey and cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
• Cover; cook sandwiches over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE PANINI

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute spinach in oil until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain; wipe skillet clean., Spread 4 bread slices with salad dressing. Layer with a cheese slice, chicken, spinach, onion and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. , Cook in same skillet or panini maker until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.