Ingredients

  • 2 ciabatta rolls, split
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) honey mustard
  • 4 oz (125 g) roasted chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup (50 ml) crumbled blue cheese
  • 6 thin slices Granny Smith apple (unpeeled)
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp

Method

  • Preheat panini grill to high.
  • Place rolls, cut side down, on a work surface and brush crusts with oil.
  • Turn rolls over and spread with mustard.
  • On bottom halves, evenly layer with chicken, spinach, blue cheese, apple and bacon.
  • Cover with top halves and press gently to pack.
  • Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Variations:
  • If you happen to have a firm, ripe pear, use it in place of the apple.
  • I also enjoy this sandwich with crumbled feta cheese instead of the blue cheese.