Southwestern Chicken Panini Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems , packed
4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 lime , juice of
2 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp canned chipotle chile puree (*)
1/2 tsp sugar
butter, softened
4 slices bread, 1/2 inch thick
2 oz monterey jack pepper cheese, thinly sliced
3 oz rotisserie cooked chicken , torn into pieces

Directions:

* Puree a can of chipotles in adobo and keep in a jar in the refrigerator.
Process cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in food processor till minced. Slowly drizzle in oil while machine is running, forming a paste.
Mix mayonnaise, chipotle puree, and sugar in a small bowl.
Spread each slice of bread with butter on one side. Spread cilantro pesto on the other side of two slices and top with cheese and chicken. Spread the other two slices with the mayo mixture and place on top of the chicken, butter side up. Toast in Foreman grill or in a skillet with a weight on top. (Cook over medium heat. When first side is browned, flip over and cook the other side, weighting again.).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	745.11 Kcal (3120 kJ)
Calories from fat	541.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.2g	93%
Cholesterol	96.74mg	32%
Sodium	995.96mg	41%
Potassium	322.69mg	7%
Total Carbs	31.06g	10%
Sugars	5.36g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.35g	25%
Protein	20.68g	41%
Vitamin C	21.6mg	36%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	601mg	60%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	346.76 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat	252.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.02g	93%
Cholesterol	45.02mg	32%
Sodium	463.51mg	41%
Potassium	150.18mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.45g	10%
Sugars	2.5g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.96g	25%
Protein	9.62g	41%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	36%
Iron	1.8mg	21%
Calcium	279.7mg	60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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