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.

Seth Coffman
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This chicken salad panini was just okay. The chicken salad was flavorful, but the curried fig dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste. I also found the sandwich to be a bit dry. I think next time I'll use a different dressing and add some more mois


Nuha Nadiya
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I was disappointed with this chicken salad panini. The chicken salad was dry and flavorless, and the curried fig dressing was too sweet. I also found the sandwich to be difficult to eat, as the chicken salad kept falling out. I would not recommend th


mian osama
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This chicken salad panini was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken salad was moist, but it lacked flavor. The curried fig dressing was also a bit too sweet for my liking. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the chicken salad and use a dif


Asim Abbas
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The chicken salad was surprisingly flavorful and moist, and the curried fig dressing was a delicious addition. The sandwich was also very easy to make. I'll


Niamatkhan Khaksar
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This chicken salad panini was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken salad was flavorful and moist, and the curried fig dressing was unique and interesting. I think next time I'll use less curry powder in the dressing. Othe


Iroito Iafadhali
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This chicken salad panini was a delicious and satisfying meal! The chicken salad was flavorful and moist, and the curried fig dressing added a touch of sweetness and spice. The panini was also perfectly toasted, which gave it a nice crunch. I would d


Abir Mia
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This chicken salad panini was just okay. The chicken salad was flavorful, but the curried fig dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste. I also found the sandwich to be a bit dry. I think next time I'll use a different dressing and add some more mois


Taylor Long
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I was disappointed with this chicken salad panini. The chicken salad was dry and flavorless, and the curried fig dressing was too sweet. I also found the sandwich to be difficult to eat, as the chicken salad kept falling out. I would not recommend th


Madlisa 121
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This chicken salad panini was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken salad was moist, but it lacked flavor. The curried fig dressing was also a bit too sweet for my liking. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the chicken salad and use a dif


Bimal yadav
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The chicken salad was surprisingly flavorful and moist, and the curried fig dressing was a delicious addition. The sandwich was also very easy to make. I'll


Khan11 Khan11
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This chicken salad panini was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken salad was flavorful and moist, and the curried fig dressing was unique and interesting. I think next time I'll use less curry powder in the dressing. Othe


Haji Azad
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I love chicken salad, but I'm always looking for ways to make it more interesting. This recipe definitely hit the spot! The curried fig dressing was a delicious and unexpected addition. It gave the sandwich a unique and flavorful twist. I'll definite


Alex Mackenzie
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This chicken salad panini was a delicious and satisfying meal! The chicken salad was flavorful and moist, and the curried fig dressing added a touch of sweetness and spice. The panini was also perfectly toasted, which gave it a nice crunch. I would d


James McCullum Jr.
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I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up my lunch routine, and this chicken salad panini fit the bill perfectly! The curried fig dressing was a fantastic addition, giving the sandwich a unique and flavorful twist. I also appreciated how easy it was


Chandan chandan_thakur
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This chicken salad panini was a hit with my whole family! Even my picky kids loved it. The curried fig dressing was a bit spicy for them, but they still enjoyed the sandwich. I think next time I'll make two versions of the dressing, one mild and one


Amanuel Dabaro
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The addition of the curried fig dressing was genius, adding a depth of flavor that I never would have expected. The sandwich was also incredibly easy to make, which is always a


tanoli baba ibrahim tanoli
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to enjoy chicken salad, and this recipe definitely delivered! The curried fig dressing was a revelation, adding a unique and flavorful twist to the classic dish. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy


Shoaib Fareed
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This chicken salad panini with curried fig dressing was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the sweetness of the figs playing off the savory chicken and the curry adding a touch of warmth. The dressing was the perfect