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Panera Frontega Chicken Sandwich I

Copycat Panera Toasted Frontega Chicken Sandwich

5 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

This copycat Panera Toasted Frontega Chicken layers smoky pulled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, red onion, basil and chipotle aioli on black pepper focaccia, toasted in the oven until melty and crisp. All the café flavor at home in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients 

Chipotle aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce

Sandwiches

  • 1 black pepper focaccia, about 9 x 9 inches, or plain focaccia
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Make the chipotle aioli: Stir the mayonnaise, minced chipotle and adobo sauce together until smooth.
  • Season the chicken: Toss the shredded chicken with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Prep the focaccia: Cut the focaccia into 4 squares and split each in half horizontally. Spread chipotle aioli on both cut sides.
  • Build: Layer mozzarella, chicken, tomato, red onion and basil on the bottom pieces. Season the tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper and add the tops.
  • Toast: Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until the mozzarella melts and the focaccia is crisp at the edges. Slice in half and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Serrated bread knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Panini press or skillet (optional)

Notes

  • Panini option: Cook the assembled sandwiches in a preheated panini press for 4 to 5 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing with a spatula.
  • Sauce swap: Use 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce in place of the chipotle pepper and adobo.
  • Add-ons: Bacon and avocado are the most popular Panera additions.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meal prep: Store the chicken, aioli and sliced vegetables separately for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 698kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 27gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1303mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 885IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 1mg