Description
Panera’s toasted frontega chicken sandwich brings zesty grilled chicken and smoky chipotle mayo together in one seriously delicious meal that makes lunch feel like a personal treat. Crisp focaccia bread hugs tender chicken, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes for a quick flavor explosion that satisfies your midday hunger perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
Sandwich Components:
- 1 large tomato
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup basil leaves
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Craft the chipotle mayo by combining ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, ½ teaspoon lime juice, and a small pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until your sauce is smooth and well-blended.
- Arrange your ciabatta rolls on a clean cutting board and generously spread the prepared chipotle mayo on both interior sides of the bread.
- Layer ½ cup shredded smoked chicken onto the bottom half of each roll, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Place 1 slice of fresh mozzarella directly on top of the chicken, allowing the cheese to slightly cover the meat.
- Add thin slices of ripe tomato and red onion over the cheese, creating a colorful and flavorful base.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves across the sandwich, letting them peek out from underneath the top bread slice.
- Brush the exterior of each roll with ½ tablespoon olive oil, preparing for a golden toasting.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high temperature (375°F) and carefully place sandwiches onto the surface.
- Toast for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to create a crisp, golden-brown exterior and help the cheese melt slightly.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and crunchy.
Notes
- This chipotle mayo works as an amazing spread that adds a smoky, tangy kick to your sandwich.
- Carefully drain canned chipotle peppers and save extra adobo sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for future recipes.
- When toasting the bread, aim for a golden-brown color that provides a crisp texture without burning the edges.
- For a lighter version, swap regular mayo with Greek yogurt or use a vegan mayo alternative to adjust the recipe to different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg