Crispy Shallot Chicken Cheese (Printable)

A savory sandwich with juicy chicken, crispy shallots, and melted cheese for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Shallots

06 - 1/2 cup crispy fried shallots (store-bought or homemade)

→ Cheese

07 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Assembly

09 - 8 slices sourdough or country-style bread
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; mix well until evenly coated.
02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place 4 bread slices butter-side down on a clean surface. Layer each with 1 slice sharp cheddar, a generous scoop of chicken mixture, 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots, 1 slice mozzarella, and finish with another slice of sharp cheddar.
04 - Top each with remaining bread slices, butter-side up, to complete assembly.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms leftover chicken into something you would actually crave on purpose
  • The contrast between crispy shallots and gooey melted cheese makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
  • Pressing too hard while cooking will squeeze out all the cheesy goodness you just built in there
03 -
  • Mayo mixed into the chicken prevents it from becoming dry and crumbly in the sandwich
  • Store bought fried shallots are totally fine unless you want to make them yourself
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