Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Panini Recipe

Name: Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup chunky blue cheese dressing; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 12 lbs chicken, breast-thin cut about 8 slices; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for grilling bread; 3 tablespoons Frank's red hot sauce; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 8 slices favorite bread (medium thickness); sliced red onion; celery rib; blue cheese dressing

Servings: persons

½ cup chunky blue cheese dressing
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 12 lbs chicken, breast-thin cut about 8 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for grilling bread
3 tablespoons Frank's red hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted
8 slices favorite bread (medium thickness)
sliced red onion
celery rib
blue cheese dressing

1
In a shallow bowl combine flour, paprika, chili powder and salt.
2
Coat chicken with flour mixture.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken on each side until it is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove from pan.
5
In a small bowl, combine hot sauce and butter.
6
Brush each piece of chicken with hot sauce mixture.
7
Allow chicken to cool slightly.
8
Preheat a sandwich grill or panini press.
9
Arrange bread slices on a work surface and spread each slice with 1 tablespoon blue cheese dressing.
10
Layer cooked chicken and onions on four slices.
11
Cover chicken with remaining four slices of bread, dressing side down.
12
Brush top and bottom of bread with olive oil and place panini in grill or press and cover.
13
Cook until bread is toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
14
Remove from grill and cut each sandwich in half.
15
Serve sandwiches and celery sticks with extra blue cheese dressing.

229

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup chunky blue cheese dressing, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Panini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Panini

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