Chicken, Apple and Smoked Gouda

One deli-style rotisserie chicken yields the perfect amount of chicken for this recipe, advises Alison Lewis.

Makes: 4 sandwiches ❚ 8 slices Italian or multi-grain bread ❚ 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine, softened ❚ 1/4 cup (50 mL) mayonnaise ❚ 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced roasted or grilled chicken ❚ 1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach leaves ❚ 2 Gala apples, thinly sliced ❚ 4 oz (125 g) smoked Gouda cheese, cut into thin slices 1. Brush one side of each bread slice with butter. Place on a work surface, buttered side down. Spread 4 bread slices equally with mayonnaise. Top equally with chicken, spinach, apples and cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, and press together gently. 2. Place sandwiches on preheated panini grill or in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, turning once if using a skillet, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.