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fresh thyme panini
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Chicken Panini with Apple, Cheddar and Thyme

Tasty chicken panini features gooey cheese and crisp apples with a flavorful thyme accent.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: easy, fresh herbs
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread or other rustic bread choice
  • 4 oz chopped or sliced cooked chicken
  • 1 slice white cheddar cheese
  • 1 thinly sliced Fuji apple
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • .5 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat panini press.
  • Evenly coat each slice of bread with desired amount of mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Add cheese, apple slices and chicken.
  • Sprinkle freshly chopped thyme leaves over all and close sandwich halves together.
  • Use olive oil to grease panini press and lightly coat the outsides of the sandwiches. You want crispiness, but not sticking!
  • Grill sandwich in panini press for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty. Watch carefully, as each panini press may vary.
  • Remove and set aside to cool for a minute before cutting in half. Enjoy!