Melting Cheese Chicken Sandwich
Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a delicious melting cheese chicken sandwich. It features tender shredded chicken cooked in a spicy sauce with capsicum and onions, layered between bread slices with cheese, and then grilled to perfection until the cheese is gooey and melted.
All Ingredients - For Chicken Preparation
- Chicken breast 300 g
- Chilli flakes 1 tsp
- Black pepper 1 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Sandwich Filling
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Ginger-garlic paste 0.5 tbsp
- Green chili sauce 1 tbsp
- Schezwan sauce 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Capsicum (bell pepper) 2-3, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chilli flakes to taste
- Onion 1, sliced
All Ingredients - For Assembly and Grilling
- Bread slices 2
- Tomato ketchup to taste
- Mayonnaise to taste
- Cheese slices 1-2
- Butter for grilling
- Mozzarella cheese (grated) generous amount
- Chilli flakes for topping
- Mixed herbs (oregano) for topping
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
- Grill pan
- Grill
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Soy sauce?
- Tamari (1:1) — Gluten-free option.
- Coconut aminos (1:1, milder & sweeter)
- Worcestershire sauce + a pinch of salt
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Mayonnaise?
- Plain Greek yogurt (1:1)
- Mashed avocado (1:1) — Best in dressings, sandwiches.
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Boil Chicken
Place chicken in a pot with water. Add chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Boil until the chicken is cooked and all the water has dried out.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce Base
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add 0.5 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and until fragrant.
Step 3: Add Sauces
Add 1 tablespoon of green chili sauce and 1 tablespoon of Schezwan sauce to the pan and mix well.
Step 4: Add Soy Sauce
Pour in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and mix thoroughly with the other sauces.
Step 5: Cook Capsicum
Add 2-3 sliced capsicums (bell peppers) to the pan and mix. Add salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Cook until the capsicum is slightly tender but still retains its crunch.
Step 6: Add Onion and Chicken
Add 1 sliced onion to the pan and mix well. Do not overcook the onion; it should remain slightly crunchy. Then, add the shredded boiled chicken and mix all ingredients together to create the sandwich filling.
Step 7: Assemble the Sandwich
Take two slices of bread. Spread tomato ketchup and mayonnaise evenly on one side of each bread slice. Place the prepared chicken and vegetable filling on one bread slice, then top with 1-2 cheese slices. Cover with the other bread slice.
Step 8: Grill the Sandwich
Heat a grill pan over low heat and spread butter on it. Place the assembled sandwich on the grill pan. Grill one side until lightly golden brown.
Step 9: Melt the Cheese
Flip the sandwich to grill the other side. Add more butter to the pan if needed. Grate a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the top of the sandwich. Sprinkle chili flakes and mixed herbs (oregano) over the cheese. Cover the grill pan with a lid and cook on low heat until the cheese melts completely.
Step 10: Serve and Cut
Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, the sandwich is ready. Remove from the grill pan and serve hot with chips, ketchup, and mayonnaise. Cut the sandwich into desired shapes, such as squares, for easy serving.
Pro Tips
• Adjust the amount of chili flakes and sauces according to your spice preference.
• Do not overcook the capsicum and onions; they should retain a slight crunch.
• When melting the cheese, adding a little water to the pan and covering it helps create steam for perfect melting.
• For a non-cheese version, simply grill the sandwich without adding cheese on top.
Variations
• Grilled Chicken Sandwich (without cheese)
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