Chicken Or Turkey Melt Recipe
On grilled sour dough or rye bread with Swiss cheese
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Condiments and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken or Turkey
Season the chicken or turkey breast with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the chicken or turkey for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice thinly.
Assemble the Melt
- 2
Spread Condiments
Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
- 3
Layer Ingredients
On two slices of bread (condiment side up), layer sliced chicken or turkey, followed by 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread (condiment side down).
Grill the Melt
- 4
Grill the Sandwich
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Heat over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Press down gently with a spatula for even grilling.
Serve
- 5
Slice and Enjoy
Once grilled, remove from skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy your Chicken or Turkey Melt!