Crispy Chicken Melt Recipe
Chicken breast lightly breaded and deep fried, melted with Swiss cheese & bacon on toasted sourdough.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
- 2
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a deep skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Melt
On a slice of toasted sourdough, place a fried chicken breast, two slices of Swiss cheese, and two slices of bacon. Top with another slice of sourdough.
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