Crispy Shallot Chicken Cheese (Printable)

Juicy chicken, crispy shallots, and melted cheese come together in a flavorful grilled sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (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 bread
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place 4 bread slices butter side down. Layer each with 1 slice cheddar, 1/4 cup chicken mixture, 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots, 1 slice mozzarella, and another slice of cheddar.
04 - Cover each with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy shallots stay perfectly crunchy inside while the cheese gets ridiculously melty
  • Its the ultimate comfort food mashup nobody saw coming but everyone immediately gets
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts through
  • Don't skip the rest period or all that glorious cheese will run out the second you cut it
03 -
  • Weigh your sandwich down with a heavy pan while cooking for maximum cheese contact
  • Use a mix of yellow and white cheddar for visual appeal and slightly different flavor notes
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