Goat Cheese Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Print-Friendly)

Crispy sourdough with goat cheese, chicken, and spicy hot honey drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened

→ Chicken

03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Hot Honey

04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 0.5 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

→ Additional

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine honey and chili flakes. Mix until evenly distributed and set aside.
02 - Lay out all sourdough slices on a clean surface. Spread softened goat cheese evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - Divide shredded chicken evenly over two goat cheese-covered slices. Drizzle each with hot honey, reserving a small amount for serving. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
04 - Top each filled slice with a remaining bread slice, goat cheese side down, pressing gently to secure.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat. Slice each in half diagonally. Drizzle with additional hot honey if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of tangy goat cheese against sweet, spicy hot honey is oddly addictive and feels fancier than it actually is.
  • Everything comes together in 20 minutes flat, so it's perfect for when you want something that tastes indulgent but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the medium heat setting, because high heat will char your bread before the cheese inside has a chance to melt properly, which I learned the hard way on attempt number two.
  • Softened goat cheese is essential—cold goat cheese won't spread without tearing your bread, so take it out of the fridge five minutes before you start assembling.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while it cooks to ensure the cheese makes full contact with the bread and melts evenly throughout, rather than just pooling in the middle.
  • A cast iron skillet holds heat more evenly than a regular pan, so if you have one, use it—your crust will be more consistently golden.
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