Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Sandwich (Better Than the Original)
A smoky, cheesy copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Sandwich made with shredded chicken, chipotle mayo, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and toasted focaccia.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf black pepper focaccia regular focaccia or 4 focaccia sandwich squares
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken about 1 breast + 1 thigh
Seasoning for chicken:
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt & black pepper
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
Vegetables & herbs:
- 2 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves torn
Chipotle mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise Duke’s or similar
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo finely minced
- 1-2 tsp adobo sauce adjust heat
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Shred rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Chill until ready.
- Slice focaccia into 4 squares and cut each in half horizontally.
- If desired, brush the cut sides with olive oil and lightly toast for 2–3 minutes in the oven or skillet.
- Spread chipotle mayo generously on both bread halves.
- Layer seasoned shredded chicken, mozzarella slices, tomato, onion, and torn basil leaves.
- Heat in a panini press (or heavy skillet with another pan pressed on top) for 4–6 minutes, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm, just like Panera.
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