Not your average Chicken Panini {and my menu}

Why does Monday have to come so quickly?
Are your taxes done?
Me too….2 days ahead of time.
That’s early for me.
I’m a bit of a procrastinator.
I need a deadline.
There is always something better to do than taxes, right?

Enough about my issues and onto what I shall feed my fam this week.

Monday~ Grilled chicken and zucchini kabobs with a thai sauce, jasmine rice and grilled pineapple……….and it was super yum :)

Tuesday~ Ham and cheese au-gratin, salad and mandarin oranges {didn’t ever have this last week..it happens}

Wednesday~ Taco salad at church {I think}

Thursday~ Boneless Buffalo Wings {on the recommendation of my friend Shannon} and salad

Friday~ Skillet enchiladas {made by my hubby}, chips and salad

Saturday~ BBQ ribs, scallop potatoes, green beans

Sunday~ Homemade Cinnamon rolls for breakfast, easy sandwiches for lunch and Easter dinner with my family.

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I’ve been wanting to share this sandwich with you that we have enjoyed a couple times. I thought you might want to try it next time you have some leftover chicken.

The first time we had these Panini's I used some leftover baked chicken and they were super good. The second time {what is shown in the pics} I used some rotisserie chicken. It was still good, but I really enjoyed the taste of the baked chicken better. I also think grilled chicken would work great. I probably wouldn’t use rotisserie chicken again. just sayin’.

Not your average chicken panini:

Italian or sourdough bread sliced thin
Olive oil
Thousand island dressing
Leftover chicken, chopped up
Coleslaw {creamy, spicy…whatever floats your boat}
Havarti cheese slices {Swiss would work too}

I like to get them all put together before I start the cooking. Lay out the bottom piece of bread for each sandwich and drizzle with olive oil. I spread it around good with my fingers {no better tool created}. Turn each piece over once it’s coated with oil.

On the other side of the bread slices, place some Thousand Island dressing and spread it around good.

Top with your chicken

Next comes a good amount of coleslaw

Finally I top it off with some Havarti cheese slices.

I like this kind, but it can be hard to find sometimes so Swiss cheese will work if that is what you can find.

Top with your final piece of bread and drizzle it with olive oil too. Spread it around really well so it’s all coated.

I like to use my griddle that fits on the stove top. You could also use a cast iron skillet or an electric griddle. Use what you have. It will all taste good in the end.

I use medium heat so the sandwiches don’t cook too fast without heating all the way through. It will take about 4-5 minutes per side.

Once I get them on the griddle, they have to be weighed down. Don’t laugh at my ways. I use what I’ve got and it works for me. I don’t need no fancy smancy panini press.

Look at those grill marks baby {and NO panini press}.

You should really try these. They are delicious!

How about you, do you have any favorite sandwich combos?

this post is linked to: Tasty Tuesday, Tempt my tummy Tuesday