Chicken Melt Recipe
cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In the same skillet, add the bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Assemble the Melt
Slice the cooked chicken breasts and layer them on a slice of toasted bread. Add the cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices. Drizzle with chipotle aioli.
- 4
Toast the Sandwich
Top with another slice of bread and return to the skillet. Cook on medium heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Serve
Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.