Chili Crisp Honey Chicken Cheese (Print Version)

Sweet-spicy honey chili crisp chicken with melted cheese layered in buttery, crisp sourdough bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp, plus extra for serving
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sandwich Components

07 - 8 slices sourdough or sturdy sandwich bread
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated and set aside.
02 - Mix shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses together in a separate bowl.
03 - Lay out bread slices. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice. Optionally, spread mayonnaise on the opposite side for added crispness.
04 - On the unbuttered side of half the bread slices, layer the cheese mixture, then a generous portion of the honey chili crisp chicken, followed by more cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet in batches if necessary. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve with extra chili crisp if desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The way the honey caramelizes against the buttery bread while the chili crisp brings this gentle creeping heat
  • Its basically a love letter to comfort food with a personality that makes people pause and ask what did you put in this
02 -
  • Low and slow is better here crank the heat and youll burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • The mayo trick sounds weird but restaurant kitchens do it for that impossible golden crunch
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even heat distribution
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature before assembling so everything heats evenly
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