Description
Sizzling chicken and melted cheese unite in this irresistible Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich, promising a perfect harmony of crispy bread and juicy protein. Comfort meets culinary creativity, inviting you to savor each golden, gooey bite of this ultimate lunchtime indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 slices chicken breast
- 2 slices bacon
Cheese:
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 slice swiss cheese
Bread and Extras:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp butter (15 ml)
- 1 tsp olive oil (5 ml)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (15 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breast by seasoning with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, ensuring even coating on both sides.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then set aside on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side at medium-high heat until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Slice cooked chicken into thin strips and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Spread butter on one side of each sourdough bread slice.
- On the non-buttered side of one bread slice, apply mayonnaise as a smooth base layer.
- Layer cheddar cheese, cooked chicken strips, crispy bacon, and swiss cheese on the mayonnaise-covered bread.
- Top with the second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat and carefully place the assembled sandwich.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip sandwich and grill the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep chicken evenly to guarantee consistent flavor throughout each bite.
- Select high-quality bacon for maximum crispiness and rich smoky undertones.
- Use room temperature cheese to help achieve faster, more uniform melting inside the sandwich.
- Maintain medium-low heat while grilling to prevent burning bread before cheese melts completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg