Best Chicken Salad Avocado And Cheddar Panini Recipes

AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE (6 INGREDIENTS!)

Steps:

• Mash the avocado and lime juice together with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add the shredded chicken, red onion, cilantro, and jalapenos (if using). Stir everything together. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN SALAD PANINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, apple and pecans; add dressing and toss to coat. , Spread half of the chicken salad on two slices of bread. Top each with another slice of bread, remaining chicken salad and remaining bread. Spread butter on both sides of sandwiches. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

CHICKEN SALAD PANINI

Steps:

• Heat grill pan or heavy skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Meanwhile, combine first 5 ingredients; spread onto 4 bread slices. Top with tomatoes, cheese and remaining bread slices.
• Cook 3 min. on each side or until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.

CHICKEN AND AVOCADO PANINI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat panini press to medium. (Or can grill on skillet or George Foreman).
• Peel and remove pit of avocado. Coarsely mash avocado in bowl using fork (leave some chunks). Add lemon juice and stir. Stir in onion, cilantro, chopped jalapeños, and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread thin layer of mayo on bread slices.
• Assemble sandwich by layering onto bread sliced jack cheese, chicken, bacon, avocado mixture, and grated cheddar. Top with remaining slice of bread.
• Grill until heated through and crispy on the outside. If using Naan bread, slice into six triangles. (If using other bread/tortilla, cut according to size of sandwich).

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the exterior and cavity liberally with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the garlic, carrots, celery stalk, lemon, onion and thyme. Tie the legs tightly with kitchen twine and fold the wing tips under the breasts. Place on a roasting rack in a deep pan and into oven. Roast until a digital read thermometer registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove and cool.
• Once cooled enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones. Shred against the grain with two forks. Cool completely.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, cream cheese and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken, diced celery, grapes and apples. Toss to evenly coat. Fold in the walnuts, parsley and tarragon until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• To assemble, use a preheated panini press on the highest setting. If unavailable, bring the oven to 400 degrees F and use two cast-iron skillets to form a press.
• Cut the focaccia quarters in half with a sharp serrated knife and arrange on a prep surface. Spoon about 1 1/4 cups of the chicken salad onto each bottom half. Replace the top half. Place onto the press and crisp until the bread is golden on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes. If using skillets, place the sandwich into the bottom pan, place the second skillet bottom on top of the sandwich and crisp, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
• To serve: Remove the sandwiches from the press or oven to a prep surface. Cut in half diagonally with a sharp serrated knife and arrange on serving plates. Enjoy immediately.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tsp of the olive oil and the paprika. Cook for 4-5 mins each side until lightly charred and cooked through.
• Mix the salad ingredients together, season and add the rest of the oil. thickly slice the chicken and serve with salad.