THE CHACHI recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Sep 02 2026
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The Chachi Recipe

Inspired by Chachi's Restaurant
Time40m
Serves2

Grilled chicken, sautéed onions, cheddar, jalapeño aioli on toasted ciabatta.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Chicken

Sautéed Onions

Jalapeño Aioli

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Grilled Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare and season the chicken

    Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for even cooking. Rub with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the chicken

    Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.

Sautéed Onions

  1. 3

    Cook the onions

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized. Set aside.

Jalapeño Aioli

  1. 4

    Make the aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 5

    Toast the ciabatta

    Lightly butter the cut sides of the ciabatta rolls (optional). Toast on a skillet or grill pan until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes.

  2. 6

    Assemble the sandwich

    Spread jalapeño aioli on both cut sides of each ciabatta roll. Layer sliced grilled chicken, sautéed onions, and 2 slices of cheddar cheese per sandwich. Close the sandwich.

  3. 7

    Melt the cheese

    Place the assembled sandwiches back in the skillet or grill pan, press gently, and cook over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side. Serve hot.

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