Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Chicken Melt, a grilled sandwich that’s bursting with bold flavors and a touch of heat. This irresistible creation combines tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and fiery jalapeños, all nestled between melty layers of gooey cheese and toasted bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 cup jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and pepper jack mix recommended)
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Start by shredding or dicing the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if desired, to enhance the flavors.
2. In a skillet, fry the bacon strips until they’re crispy and golden-brown. Drain the excess grease on paper towels, then set the bacon aside.
3. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer the cheese, chicken, bacon, and jalapeños. Feel free to add any optional toppings, like sliced avocado or fresh herbs, at this stage.
4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet, mayonnaise-side down, and grill until the bread is golden-brown. Flip the sandwich and continue grilling until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasted to perfection.
5. Remove the Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Chicken Melt from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve it hot, with the melted cheese and crunchy bacon oozing out in every bite.
Notes
For those looking to take the Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Chicken Melt to the next level, consider adding some optional extras like sliced avocado, fresh cilantro or parsley, and a drizzle of hot sauce to amp up the flavor profile even further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg