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Cranberry Rubbed Chicken Panini with Cran-Rosemary Aioli

This sandwich-beauty is an absolute delight! The sweet and tart taste of dried U.S. Cranberries is nicely combined with a range of other textures and flavors: the lemon-pine flavored rosemary, sweet and pungent Fontina cheese, peppery arugula, grilled chicken, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of Sichuan Pepper Powder. Not to mention, the warm, toasted brioche bread that holds all ingredients together.

Courtesy of the Cranberry Marketing Committee

Adapted from recipe by Chef Michael D. Rosenblum, Exec Chef US Ambassador China

Featuring U.S. Cranberries

Ingredients

675 g	Chicken Breast
100 g	Cranberry Swirl
7 g	Salt
25 g	Vegetable Oil
0.5 g	Sichuan Pepper Powder
2 g	Rosemary
50 g	Frozen US Cranberries
50 g	Mayonnaise
40 g	Dried US Cranberries
5 g	Salt
0.5 g	Sichuan Pepper Powder
1 g	Rosemary
65 g	Vegetable Oil
	Sandwich Bread
	Dried US Cranberries
	Fontina Cheese
	Arugula

Step 1
To prepare Cranberry rubbed chicken, combine the chicken, cranberry swirl, salt, oil and peppercorn powder together. Finely mince the rosemary and add it to the bowl. Mix well, massaging the marinade ingredients into the meat. Reserve.
Step 2
For the cran-rosemary aioli, place the frozen US cranberries and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl and puree until smooth. Add the mayonnaise. Working from the center. Stir gently until all of the cranberry-oil mixture is emulsified. Finely chop the rosemary and dried US cranberries and add them to the mayonnaise mixture. Season with the salt and peppercorn powder. Reserve.
Step 3
Heat a grill or cast iron pan over high heat. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, or an insta-read thermometer inserted into the thickens part of the breast reads 74°C. Allow to cool fully before slicing.
Step 4
To assemble the sandwich, toast the brioche until golden. Spread a generous layer of the mayonnaise on both sides of the toasted bread. Layer the arugula, cheese, grilled chicken and dried US cranberries onto one side of the sandwich. Top with the other side. Slice and serve.

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