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Becky Hardin

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If you’ve ever visited Panera and have tried their Toasted Frontega Chicken panini, you’ll be glad to know that you can make the delicious sandwich at home. With simple, tasty ingredients, you’ll have the most flavorful panini ready to eat in no time.

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Why we love this Panera Frontega Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking for the perfect meal to make for lunch or dinner, try this easy Frontega Chicken Panini recipe. Made with cooked, sliced chicken breast on bread with tomato, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and a few other must-have ingredients, this sandwich will keep you full and satisfied for hours on end.

Variations on a Panera Frontega Chicken

Feel free to change up these sandwiches to meet your family’s tastes. Try these swaps:

  • Turkey: Use cooked turkey breasts in place of the chicken.
  • Pesto: For a less spicy option, use store-bought or homemade pesto in place of the chipotle mayo.
  • Cheese: Swap the mozzarella for your favorite melting cheese, such as goat cheese, cheddar, or Monterey jack.
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How to Store and Reheat

Although I recommend enjoying your toasted Frontega chicken paninis the day they are made, store leftover paninis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Lightly toast or bake in a 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes to reheat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tasty toasted Frontega chicken panini with chips, french fries, a side salad, or an apple!

What is a Frontega chicken panini?

This panini is a copycat recipe for the popular Toasted Frontega Chicken sandwich at Panera Bread. It includes chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, basil, and chipotle mayonnaise on focaccia bread.

What is the best bread to use for a Frontega chicken panini?

A hearty Italian bread will stand up best to the high heat. I recommend focaccia, but you could also use ciabatta.

Where can I find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are commonly found in the Mexican or international aisle of grocery stores. If your local grocery store does not carry them, make your own replacement by mixing 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a pinch of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt together. Use this mixture in place of the 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

Can I still make a panini without a panini press?

Absolutely! If you don’t have a panini press, set a nonstick frying pan or a cast iron skillet over medium heat and press down on the panini with a spatula, flipping once to evenly toast both sides.

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4.62 from 21 votes

Toasted Frontega Chicken Recipe

If you’ve ever visited Panera and have tried their Frontega Chicken Panini, you’ll be glad to know that you can make this delicious sandwich at home. With simple, tasty ingredients, you’ll have the most flavorful panini ready to eat in no time.

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 sandwiches

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from 1 can
  • 1 loaf focaccia bread cut into quarters and sliced in half horizontally
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves chopped

Equipment

  • Panini Press Optional

Instructions

  • Add the mayonnaise and chipotle peppers to the bowl of a food processor. Add in 1-2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce from the can. Pulse until smooth.

    ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

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  • Spread the desired amount of chipotle mayo onto the tops and bottoms of the focaccia.

    1 loaf focaccia bread

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  • Layer on sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, red onion, and fresh basil.

    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 tomato, ½ red onion, 10 fresh basil leaves

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  • Lightly grease a panini press with olive oil, butter, or nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Press each sandwich for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is crispy. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage: Store Frontega chicken paninis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Lightly toast or bake in a 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes to reheat.

Nutrition Facts

Toasted Frontega Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 702Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Fat 40g62%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 13g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 93mg31%

Sodium 1276mg55%

Potassium 354mg10%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 1290IU26%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 299mg30%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:lunch, Sandwiches

Cuisine:American

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How to Make Toasted Frontega Chicken Step by Step

Make the Sauce: Add ½ cup of mayonnaise and 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the bowl of a food processor. Add in 1-2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce from the can. Pulse until smooth.

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Sauce the Bread: Spread the desired amount of chipotle mayo onto the tops and bottoms of the focaccia.

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Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer on 2 sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 sliced tomato, ½of a red onion, and 10 leaves of fresh basil.

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Press the Paninis: Lightly grease a panini press with olive oil, butter, or nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Press each sandwich for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is crispy. Serve immediately.

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FAQs

What is on the frontega chicken panera? ›

Smoked, pulled chicken, fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, chipotle aioli, salt and pepper on our Black Pepper Focaccia.

What sauce is on Panera chicken sandwich? ›

The Panera Chicken Sandwiches are that good!

Choose from our Spicy Take Chef's Chicken Sandwich with zesty buffalo sauce or the Signature Take Chef's Chicken Sandwich smothered with a secret garlic aioli.

Did Panera get rid of the toasted Frontega chicken? ›

“Panera will absolutely be serving longtime guest favorites like sourdough on sandwiches and via its iconic sourdough bread bowl and other longtime favs like French onion soup, broccoli cheddar soup, Toasted Frontega Chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, the kitchen sink cookie and more,” a Panera spokesperson clarified, ...

What does Panera's new chicken sandwich have on it? ›

The Signature Take Chicken Sandwich. Seasoned and seared chicken raised without antibiotics, parmesan crisps, crisp mixed greens and garlic aioli on a brioche roll.

What are the 4 pillars of Panera Bread? ›

The company's responsibility strategy is centered around four key pillars: ally for wellness; craveable food; everyday oasis; and relationships through warmth. Within each of the pillars, Panera has set goals for its responsibility and sustainability efforts that align with key areas.

What is Panera's signature sauce made of? ›

Panera Signature Sauce is a creamy, tasty sauce you'll find at Panera Bread restaurants. It's great on sandwiches! This yummy sauce has mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, paprika, and garlic powder. To make it at home, just mix these ingredients until smooth, add salt and pepper, then chill for 30 minutes.

What sandwich did Panera get rid of? ›

Here's the full list of discontinued menu items, according to Eat This, Not That: Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt – Toasted Baguette. Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt – Toasted Baguette. Chicken & Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt – Stacked Toasted Baguette.

What does frontega mean? ›

Meanings for Frontega

It is a type of sandwich that is made of smoked, pulled chicken with mozzarella.

Was Panera owned by McDonald's? ›

Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast casual restaurant platforms in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros. ® Bagels. Learn more about Panera Brands.

What is Panera discontinuing? ›

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks Panera Bread is getting rid of Charged Lemonade from its menu. The highly caffeinated beverage is at the center of at least two wrongful death lawsuits.

Why did Panera change their name? ›

Saint Louis Bread Company was renamed Panera to position it for national growth.

What does Chick Fil A put on their chicken sandwiches? ›

A boneless breast of chicken seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips.

Does Panera chicken come precooked? ›

FYI Panera Chicken comes precooked in vacuumed bags when the store gets it.

What does the McDonald's chicken sandwich have on it? ›

This crispy, juicy, tender sandwich is a special kind of delicious—with our crispy chicken fillet made with all-white meat, crinkle-cut pickles and buttered potato roll—did we mention it comes in Deluxe and Spicy too? At participating McDonald's.

What's on the Cuban sandwich at Panera? ›

Cuban sandwich (artisan ham, shredded pork, Emmental Swiss, mustard, sweet & spicy pickles,artisan ciabatta) - Picture of Panera Bread, Gambrills - Tripadvisor.

Did Panera get rid of Frontega chicken panini? ›

In response to complaints that it had removed the popular sandwich from its menu, Panera Bread has announced that it is welcoming back the Toasted Frontega Chicken Sandwich.

What does black pepper focaccia taste like? ›

Black pepper focaccia is a yummy variation of the traditional Italian bread. This version incorporates black pepper into the dough, infusing it with a distinct, mildly spicy flavor that complements the bread's olive oil richness and airy, chewy texture.

Is Panera's new chicken sandwich fried or grilled? ›

However, unlike most other chicken sandwiches out there, Panera's aren't fried. Instead, the chicken is seared in a pan, then sous-vide cooked, according to a spokesperson. Then again, is anyone expecting the magical, oily crunch of a fried chicken chain's chicken here?

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