The Brunch Melt Recipe
A grilled sourdough melt with hand-breaded crispy chicken, hardwood smoked bacon, a fried egg, melted pepper jack cheese and a touch of chipotle mayo. Served with a side of crispy BW breakfast potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Brunch Melt Ingredients
Method
Brunch Melt Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Fry the Egg
In the remaining grease, crack the egg and fry to your desired doneness (sunny side up or over easy).
- 5
Assemble the Melt
Spread chipotle mayo on one side of each slice of sourdough. On two slices, layer the crispy chicken, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and the fried egg. Top with the other slices, mayo side down.
- 6
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
While the melts are grilling, boil the breakfast potatoes until tender, then drain and season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Serve
Slice the Brunch Melt in half and serve with a side of crispy breakfast potatoes.
