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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini

    25 mins | Yield 4 | October 23, 2017 | Updated: September 11, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Forget boring campfire food and canned crap. Let’s start making cooking over the open fire fun again – and damned delicious. Try this Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini Recipe

    Closeup of Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Campfire cooking

    I have a firm belief that campfire cooking is some of the best damned cooking you can do.

    One, a lot of people overthink recipes – meat is pretty dang simple most of the time. Salt, pepper and a proper thermometer go a long way to a simplistic approach to great flavor and can be the basic plan of attack on so many pieces and cuts. Whether you wrap in foil, grill over a grate, or use a cast iron skillet, cooking outdoors at the campsite should be something that’s savored and doesn’t have to mean reheating some MRE’s. I’ve hiked in with frozen chunks of beef, fish, lamb, and fowl – and tiny pre-made seasoning packets ready to go more than once (because I’ll be damned if I huff in 35 lbs of gear to eat rehydrated mush). And, most of the time, people end up getting a whiff of the campsite and coming over to see what’s up….

    Now that I think of it, I may be invited on most of my shared camping trips just because of my stubbornness to eat anything less than the best while outdoors….

    Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Back to our topic at hand… For starters, you’re camping. Which probably means you are in the solitude of nature all by your lonesome, or that you are surrounded by people you’d be willing to share paper thin walls with. Chances are, you like them enough to find out how much they snore.

    Second, you are now doing what I pretty much love most – standing outside and cooking. Hard to beat the idea of pitching a tent surrounded by a lush forest, in the desert, or near a roaring river and not finding a momentary bit of zen.

    Then chilling with a drink in one hand and tending a fire? Yeah, sign me up.

     

    Im sitting working today, but glancing oit the windows itching for some peaks. My bags are packed and ready to go and Im never more than a few hours from the perfect solo weekend getaway and I think some trails are calling my name. I love how easy my @keltybuilt tent is to toss up quickly and by myself. Its light, comes together quick and I can assembme and disassemble it without thinking.

    A post shared by Kita Roberts � Food & Travel ? (@passthesushi) on Sep 2, 2017 at 7:50am PDT

    This year, I have gotten back into cooking over the open flame getting my relaxation back on in the woods and trying to spend some time offline. I’ve been in the rolling Appalachians, the peaks of Mammoth Lake region and even a quick pop into Alaska. Food-wise, it’s reminded me some basics go a long way and that you can pretty much make anything work with a flame, skillet or foil, even in a downpour.

    On the worst of mornings, you’re standing somewhere completely epic. On the best of mornings, that view comes with a hot biscuit and most likely will involve an epic hike.

    Simple, but perfect life.

    Picked up any tips or tricks for camp life along the way? I’d love to hear them!

    Chicken Panini in foil on a stump with knife | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    And if you are looking to really throw down at your next campout, be sure to check out these recipes. You will be the boss of that fire pit!

    Campfire Berber Pizza, aka Moroccan Lamb Pizza
    Smoked Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
    Spiced Curry Kabobs with Coconut Turmeric Rice

    If you’ve tried my Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini Recipe or any other recipe on GirlCarnivore.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I get inspired by your feedback and comments! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram @girlcarnivore as well as on  Twitter and Facebook.

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    Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini

    Need some make ahead sandwiches for your next camping trip? Don’t skimp on flavor. These Campfire Grilled Chicken Paninis are amazing! 
    Course: sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    5 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 289kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • Oil for grill grate
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • ¼ onion sliced
    • ½ red pepper seeded and sliced
    • 1 granny smith apple sliced
    • 2 tbsp mayo
    • 2-4 oz cheddar cheese sliced thin
    • 4 ciabatta rolls

    Instructions

    • Heat your grill for indirect cooking and clean and oil the grate. 
    • When ready to cook (I used charcoal), pat the chicken dry and pound to ½″ thick. 
    • This can be done ahead of time, and stored in ziplock bags until ready to cook if hiking in, just make sure to keep the chicken at a safe temperature on ice.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and toss onto the grill. 
    • Cover and cook, turning as needed for epic grill marks (and to make sure the heat is evenly distributed) until the chicken reads 160 degrees on an instant thermometer. 
    • Wrap in foil and let rest another 5 degrees.
    • Meanwhile, toss the sliced peppers and onion in the oil, sprinkle with a little salt and toss onto a campfire safe pan or griddle, and cook until soft.
    • Slice the chicken and toss with the onion and pepper. 
    • Slather the rolls in mayo, arrange the sliced apples, chicken, onions, peppers and cheese over the rolls and top with the other half of the roll. 
    • Wrap tightly in foil and press onto the campfire until the bread is warmed through and the cheese is melty. 
    • This can be done by tossing the foil directly onto the campfire if you have a safe means to retrieve your sandwiches, no need to make sacrifices to the camping gods. 
      Or make a panini by pressing the wrapped sandwiches with the previously used griddle for pressed delicious grill marks.
    • Unwrap and serve hot. 

    Notes

    Pound your chicken and slice your peppers and onions ahead of time and store in ziplock bags for easy campfire ready meal prep. Jazz up the recipe by included some bacon that you cooked at home and hiked in with.  

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 289 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Cholesterol 97mg32%
    Sodium 290mg13%
    Potassium 523mg15%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 28g56%
    Vitamin A 755IU15%
    Vitamin C 22.9mg28%
    Calcium 111mg11%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Hey, I'm Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

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    1. Aaron Paolino says

      March 29, 2019 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      I try to do as much campfire cooking as possible. This recipe looks like a winner!

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