Sandwiches

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Panini

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A delicious Southwestern flavored grilled sandwich with salsa and melted cheese.

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Marinade
Salsa
Grilled Veggies
Lime Mayonnaise
16 thick slices of French bread
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Marinade:
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. fresh lime zest (optional)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ jalapeno, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. chipotle chile powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 lb. chicken tenderloins or strips
Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Grill under the broiler until done, about 5 minutes

Salsa:
1 medium tomato, diced
1 small red onion, diced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Grilled veggies:
1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced thin
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
Toss veggies in lime juice and olive oil and grill or cook under the broiler until done.You can cook them with the chicken if you want, just keep an eye on them.

Lime Mayonnaise:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Whisk together and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a pan or Panini maker until it’s good and hot. Make your sandwich as follows: Butter one side of two slices of French bread. Spread the un-buttered side with the lime mayonnaise. Layer 1 slice...
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Nutritions

Calories
724

Sodium
1115mg
46% DV

Fat
62g
96% DV

Protein
28g
57% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV