Best 13 Chicken Salad Panini With A Curried Fig Dressing Recipes

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Discover a delectable combination of flavors with the chicken salad panini with a curried fig dressing. A tantalizing blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a hint of curry creates a harmonious balance of savory and aromatic flavors. Experience the perfect fusion of sweet and tangy notes as the curried fig dressing enhances each bite, making this panini an unforgettable culinary experience that will delight your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SALAD PANINI



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Enjoy a better-for-you Chicken Salad Panini! This delicious Chicken Salad Panini has melted cheddar and fresh tomatoes on hearty multigrain bread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
8 slices multi-grain bread
1 large tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
4 KRAFT Slim Cut Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices

Steps:

  • Heat grill pan or heavy skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Meanwhile, combine first 5 ingredients; spread onto 4 bread slices. Top with tomatoes, cheese and remaining bread slices.
  • Cook 3 min. on each side or until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 39 g

CHICKEN SALAD PANINI



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Grilled indoors, this delightful sandwich can be enjoyed any time of year. "The honey-mustard dressing gives the chicken plenty of pizzazz, and the apple and pecans lend a lively crunch," notes Lisa Huff of Birmingham, Alabama.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 slices white bread
4 teaspoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, apple and pecans; add dressing and toss to coat. , Spread half of the chicken salad on two slices of bread. Top each with another slice of bread, remaining chicken salad and remaining bread. Spread butter on both sides of sandwiches. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Fat 42g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN PANINIS



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Serve leftover chutney with chicken or pork tenderloin or with fat-free cream cheese as a fast cracker spread. Michaela Rosenthal - Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
8 slices whole wheat bread
1/3 cup mango chutney
1 cup watercress or fresh arugula
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients., Spread four bread slices with chutney. Layer each with 1/2 cup chicken salad and 1/4 cup watercress; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN PANINI WITH FIG JAM



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Make and share this Chicken Panini With Fig Jam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iris5555

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fig preserves
1 (8 ounce) ciabatta, cut lengthwise
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
8 ounces sliced cooked chicken breasts
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups arugula leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Spread jam over cut side of top half of bread.
  • Combine cheese and butter in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Spread cheese mixture over cut side of bottom half of bread.
  • Arrange chicken evenly over cheese mixture; sprinkle with pepper.
  • Place top half of bread, jam side down, over chicken.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add sandwich to pan.
  • Place a heavy cast-iron skillet on sandwich; cook 5 minutes or until both sides are browned, turning once.
  • (Or use a panini maker as you usually would. I don't have one. I have no idea how long it would take to make the sandwich that way.).
  • Place arugula in a bowl.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over arugula; toss gently.
  • Remove top bread half from sandwich. Arrange arugula mixture over chicken. Replace top bread half.
  • Cut sandwich into 4 equal portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 208, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10, Protein 19.1

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup commercial chutney
3 tablespoons mild curry powder
6 bone-in chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dark raisins
3/4 cups finely chopped celery
4 croissants

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise with the chutney and the curry powder in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • To prepare the sandwiches: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper then put them in a large skillet. Add water to cover. Put a lid on the skillet and simmer the chicken until it is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When the chicken is chilled remove the skin and cut the meat from the bones. Dice the meat and place it in a large bowl. Add the walnuts, raisins, and celery and mix well. Moisten the salad with the curry dressing. Cut the croissants in half. Fill each with chicken salad and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

CHICKEN SALAD PANINI WITH A CURRIED FIG DRESSING



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Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Low Fat     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR THE CURRY DRESSING:
Cream cheese 3 oz.
Ranch Dressing ¼ cup
Brown sugar 1 tbsp
Curry powder 1 ½ tbsp.
Black pepper, crushed 1 tsp.
FOR THE FIG PESTO
dried figs, chopped 4 tbsp.
water 1 cup
brown sugar 2 tsp.
Pine nuts 2 tsp.
Cilantro, chopped 1 tsp.
TO FINISH THE PANINIS:
Organic Chicken breasts 2 breasts
Sea salt 1 tsp.
Rosemary, chopped 2 tsp.
Olive oil 1 tbsp.
Butter, melted 3 tbsp
Sourdough bread 4 slices
Salad greens 1 cup
Fresh tomato slices 4 slices ¼ " thick
Cilantro, chopped 1 ½ tbsp.
Red onion rings, sliced thin 4 slices

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to refrigerate. combine the figs, the water and the brown sugar in a coffee cup. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Process until smooth in a coffee grinder. Add the pine nuts and cilantro and pulse for 1-2 more seconds. Scrape into a bowl and set aside. Preheat a oven to 475 degrees. Season the chicken breasts with the salt and rosemary. Heat half of the olive oil and 1 tbsp. of the butter in a small saute pan. Cook for 1 mintue on each side until golden. Immediately put the pan in the oven and continue cooking for7-8 more minutes until cooked through. let chicken rest 3 minute then chop into 1/4 inch pieces. Toss together with the curry dressing and salad greens. In the same pan, heat remaining butter and toast the sourdough bread slices for 1 -2 minutes on each side until golden. Stack sandwiches by spreading the fig pesto on one side of the bread, then top with chicken salad mix, 2 tomatoes, cilantro and red onion. Cut on a bias and serve with fries or a small salad.

CAESAR-CHICKEN SALAD PANINI



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Is it just us, or is this the most alluring chicken salad panini photo you've ever seen? Perhaps you can even picture your-selfie with one right now....

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1 green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
8 KRAFT Slim Cut Mozzarella Cheese Slices
8 slices multi-grain bread
4 small romaine lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, cut into 8 thin slices

Steps:

  • Heat panini grill.
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Stir in chicken.
  • Place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 bread slices. Top with chicken salad, lettuce and tomatoes; cover with remaining cheese and bread slices.
  • Grill 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

HERBED CHICKEN AND CHEESE PANINI



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Pound cooked chicken thin, slide into a pita with cheese and tomatoes, add onion and a sprinkling of fresh herbs, and you've got a winning sandwich.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, thyme, oregano)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (about 1/2 lb)
Salt and pepper to taste, if desired
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
2 (7-inch) pocketless pita breads or flatbreads, each cut in half
4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1 oz each)
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix butter and herbs until blended; set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside and keep warm. To same skillet, add onion; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove onion from skillet, set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Spread generous half teaspoon herbed butter on outside of all of 4 bread halves. Place 2 halves in heated skillet, buttered side down. Top each with 1 slice cheese, 1 chicken breast, half of the onion and sliced tomato, and another slice cheese. Top with remaining pita bread halves.
  • Cook about 2 minutes, pressing down with spatula, until bottom is golden brown. Turn; cook about 2 minutes longer, pressing again with spatula, until cheese is melted. To serve, cut each sandwich in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

BEST CHICKEN PANINI



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I have a local eatery who makes an amazing flatbread sandwich. This panini is based on their chicken pesto sandwich. I recommend pane turano, or you may use a sturdy sourdough.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Panini Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices sourdough bread
10 teaspoons butter
1 (22 ounce) package grilled chicken strips
1 (2.5 ounce) package precooked bacon
1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium Roma tomato, sliced
5 teaspoons fresh basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.
  • Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1814.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT



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This recipe is a low-fat alternative if you are looking for a yummy salad without the mayo! Greek yogurt chicken salad has extra protein without all the fat. It is easy to adjust ingredients to your liking -- add raisins or grapes for extra sweetness if you'd like!

Provided by amanda85

Categories     Salad     Curry Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound cooked chicken breast, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup sliced almonds
¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with celery and almonds in a bowl.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the chicken salad and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Basil     Curry     Summer     Boil     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 pound rotelle
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound), poached and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
For the dressing
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped drained bottled mango chutney, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta for 10 minutes, or until it is tender, refresh it in a colander under cold water, and drain it well. In a large bowl combine the pasta, the chicken, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the basil.
  • Make the dressing:
  • In a skillet cook the garlic and the gingerroot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened, add the cream, and cook the mixture, whisking, until it is thickened slightly. Whisk in the vinegar, the curry powder, the red pepper flakes, and the chutney.
  • Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing the salad to combine it well, and season the salad with salt and pepper.

FRUIT, NUT, AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH CURRIED MAYO DRESSING



Fruit, Nut, and Chicken Salad With Curried Mayo Dressing image

A cool, light, summer meal perfect for those days when its too hot to cook. But since the ingredients are available year round you can enjoy it anytime. It goes together fast but tastes like you slaved over it. ;) Creamy, zesty, and pretty on the plate. "Cooking" time is chilling time.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 apples, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons curry powder (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • Mix chicken, apples, pineapple chunks, raisins, pecans, celery, and onions with enough dressing to make it moist but not soggy.
  • Chill for at least half an hour to develop the best flavor.
  • Can be served on a bed of mixed greens or used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
  • Note - Curry powders vary wildly in both heat and flavor from brand to brand. Start with less and taste before adding more unless you are very fond of curry and sure that you'll enjoy it hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 385.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 35.1, Protein 14.1

Tips:

  • For a flavorful panini, choose a good quality bread. A sturdy bread like sourdough or ciabatta will hold up well to the filling and dressing.
  • Be generous with the curried fig dressing. It adds a delicious tangy and sweet flavor to the sandwich.
  • If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to weigh it down with a heavy object, like a cast iron skillet, to get a nice, even grill.
  • This sandwich is also great for meal prep. Simply assemble the sandwiches and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

The chicken salad panini with curried fig dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The flavorful chicken salad is complemented perfectly by the sweet and tangy dressing. This sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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