Chili Honey Chicken Cheese (Print-Friendly)

Sweet and spicy shredded chicken with honey and chili crisp layered with melty cheese on crisp bread.

# What You'll 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine shredded chicken, honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated and set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese until uniformly mixed.
03 - Arrange bread slices on a work surface. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice. Optionally, apply mayonnaise on the opposite side for enhanced crispness.
04 - On the unbuttered side of half the bread slices, layer the cheese mixture, followed by the honey chili crisp chicken, then top with additional cheese. Cover with remaining slices, buttered side facing outward.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches onto the surface, cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side while pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat. Allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve with extra chili crisp if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey cuts through the heat just enough to make you want another bite immediately
  • It hits that perfect spot between nostalgic comfort food and something that feels exciting and new
  • The textures are insane, crispy buttery bread, gooey cheese, and tender chicken in every single bite
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts
  • Do not overfill the sandwiches or the cheese will escape before the bread gets crispy
  • Letting the chicken mixture sit for 10 minutes helps the flavors develop
03 -
  • Use a bread knife to slice through the sandwiches cleanly without squishing them
  • The mayo trick works on any grilled cheese, not just this recipe
  • If the chicken mixture seems too wet, add a teaspoon of cornstarch to bind it
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