Jenz Chicken or Ham Panini

Submitted by Jen T

"Using store bought panini breads and cooked shredded chicken or ham makes this a very easy to put together lunch or supper dish. This is one of those recipes where you can add as much or as little of any ingredient."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 panini bread
• 1⁄2 cup plum sauce (I used Delmaine)
• 1⁄2 - 1 cup chicken (cooked & shredded) or 1/2-1 cup ham (cooked & shredded)
• 1⁄4 red onion (finely sliced)
• 1⁄4 red pepper (diced)
• 1⁄4 yellow pepper (diced)
• 1⁄4 green pepper (diced)
• 1 -2 tomatoes (sliced)

directions

1. Slice panini horizontaly
2. Place cut side up and spread liberally with plum sauce. You may need more than recipe calls for depending on size of panini bread.
3. Cover one half of each panini with shredded chicken or ham.
4. Top with other ingredients ending with tomatoes.
5. Sprinkle with a little salt & freshly ground black pepper if desired.
6. Place second half on top.
7. Cook for approx 3-5mins in a preheated non stick grilled sandwich machine or press.
8. When nicely browned, remove and cut each panini diagonally and place on plates.
9. Serve as is or with a tossed green salad.
10. NB: You can also add chopped or crushed well drained pineapple and/or chopped spring onions.
11. Use apricot sauce or even honey mustard sauce in place of the plum sauce.
12. Can also be made using thick slices of your favourite bread.