Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo

By Traceylu-2

Southern Living

MARCH 2012

Ingredients

• 1 lb. thinly sliced smoked deli chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 8 sourdough bread slices
• 1/2 pound smoked Gouda cheese, sliced
• 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together mayonnaise, basil and lemon zest. Spread mixture on 1 side of each bread slice. Top 4 bread slices with chicken, Gouda, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise mixture sides down. Brush sandwiches with melted butter.

3. Cook sandwiches, in batches, in a preheated panini press 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.