Chili Crisp Honey Chicken Cheese (Printable)

Sweet and spicy honey-glazed chicken with chili crisp and melted cheese on toasted buttery bread.

# What you need:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
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 ground 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses until blended.
03 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice. Optionally, spread mayonnaise on the opposite side for extra crispness.
04 - On the unbuttered side of half the bread slices, layer the cheese mixture, then 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 and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let cool slightly, slice, and serve with extra chili crisp if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The sweet heat cuts through rich melted cheese in the most addictive way
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy sandwich shop
02 -
  • Low and slow heat is better than high heat, you want the cheese to melt before the bread burns
  • The mayonnaise trick sounds weird but restaurants do it because it creates a shatteringly crisp crust that butter alone cant achieve
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature before assembling so the cheese melts evenly
  • A fish spatula is the best tool for flipping because its thin edge slides right under
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