Description

Buffalo Chicken Panini is a delicious pressed sandwich featuring chicken braised in hot sauce, caramelized onions, and a blend of cheeses, all packed between ciabatta rolls. This recipe offers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and cheesy flavors in every bite, making it a must-try for any buffalo chicken enthusiast.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

1 pound chicken thighs, sliced into 1/2″ strips
1 cup hot sauce

Caramelized Onions:

1 large red onion, sliced into thin rings
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Additional Ingredients:

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced cilantro (optional)
4 ciabatta rolls

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Instructions

Braise Chicken: In a large saucepan, combine chicken, hot sauce, and butter. Boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
Caramelize Onions: In a saute pan, heat butter and saute onions until soft. Stir in sugar and continue cooking until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Prep Panini: Preheat panini griddle. Assemble sandwiches by layering bread with onions, blue cheese, chicken, and cooking sauce. Top with mozzarella, cover with another slice of bread, and grill in the panini press for 5 minutes until cheese melts and bread is toasted.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 panini
Calories: 546 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 2360mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 146mg