Curried Chicken Paninis

Serve leftover chutney with chicken or pork tenderloin or with fat-free cream cheese as a fast cracker spread.

Curried Chicken Paninis

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread
  • 1/3 cup mango chutney
  • 1 cup watercress or fresh arugula
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
  • 2. Spread four bread slices with chutney. Layer each with 1/2 cup chicken salad and 1/4 cup watercress; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • 3. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 389 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.