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I love recreating Restaurant copycats! So when combining Hellmann’s Organic spicy chipotle mayonnaise with sour cream it made for the chipotle mayo spread just like Panera bread’s! The sour cream really mellows out the chipotle mayo, creating a pleasantly creamy spread that is not too spicy and good enough to eat by the spoon! I highly recommend a nice homemade focaccia bread recipe  but Panera bread sell’s them too! Making these sandwiches from home will give you your money’s worth and they’re so DELICIOUS!

How to make Frontega Chicken Panini:

I made my instant pot shredded chicken for this batch of Frontega Chicken Paninis and made my Focaccia bread recipe in a sheet-pan.

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Frontega Chicken Panini Sandwich Recipe {Panera Bread Copycat}

4.06 from 18 votes
By: Alyona's Cooking
This Frontega Chicken Panini Sandwich is spot on to the Panera Bread's version! It's one of the tastiest menu sandwiches and I even have a recipe for homemade Focaccia Bread if you want to make it all from scratch! 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Main Dish, sandwiches
Cuisine: American

Ingredients 

Frontega Chicken Panini:

  • 22 oz cooked Chicken Breast, (1.5 lbs of poached, grilled or fried)
  • 2 round focaccia loaves
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 purple onion, sliced
  • .5 oz fresh basil
  • 8 slices Mozzerella cheese

Panera Bread's Copycat Chipotle Mayo:

  • 1/2 cup Hellmans Spicy Chipotle Mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

How to make Frontega Chicken Panini:

  • Whisk together the chipotle mayonnaise and sour cream and set aside. Prep all the ingredients.
  • Cut focaccia bread in half, crosswise. Spread a generous amount of the chipotle spread over each side. Top in the following order; chicken pieces, tomatoes, onion, fresh basil and cheese.
  • Grill whole on a panini press over hi heat until cheese melts. Cut each focaccia into 4 pieces and serve.

Notes

Note: Can make my focaccia bread recipe in a sheet pan rather than round loaves. My focaccia bread recipe makes three round loaves or one sheet pan. Half of a sheet pan portion will be enough for this recipe. 

Nutrition (per serving)

1serving Serving590kcal Calories50g Carbs39g Protein26g Fat7g Saturated Fat98mg Cholesterol864mg Sodium314mg Potassium2g Fiber3g Sugar518IU Vitamin A5mg Vitamin C167mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Frontega Chicken Panini Sandwich Recipe {Panera Bread Copycat}
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
590
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
864
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
314
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
 
518
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
167
mg
17
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Q&A

What ingredients are in the Frontega Chicken Sandwich from Panera Bread?

  • cooked Chicken Breast
  • focaccia bread
  • tomatoes
  • purple onions
  • mozzerella cheese
  • chipotle Mayonnaise spread

What is Focaccia Bread?

Focaccia bread is a flat Italian bread similar to pizza dough. It’s recognized by small indents, that are usually found on the top of the bread. Some loaves come seasoned in herbs, which is just a flavor enhancer.

How do you make the orange sauce for the Frontega Chicken Panini Sandwich?

After joining Hellman’s Spicy Chipotle Mayo with sour cream I can boldly say it tastes like the real thing!

Tips

  • Make homemade Focaccia bread using my sheet-pan method to get the ones seen!
  • Pickled purple onions can be used instead!
  • Best served fresh from the panini press!
  • Make your own shredded chicken!

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