Bird & Pig Recipe
roasted chicken, bacon, apple, brie, honey, pressed hawaiian bun
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Bacon
In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- 2
Prepare the Apple
Core and thinly slice the apple. Set aside.
- 3
Slice the Brie
Cut the brie cheese into thin slices to fit on the buns.
- 4
Shred the Chicken
If using leftover chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If using a rotisserie chicken, simply remove the meat from the bones and shred.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Take a Hawaiian bun and layer the bottom half with a generous amount of shredded roasted chicken.
- 6
Add Bacon
Place 1-2 slices of crispy bacon on top of the chicken.
- 7
Add Apple Slices
Layer thin apple slices over the bacon.
- 8
Add Brie
Top with slices of brie cheese.
- 9
Drizzle with Honey
Drizzle honey over the brie cheese to add sweetness.
- 10
Finish the Sandwich
Cap with the top half of the Hawaiian bun.
Cooking (Optional)
- 11
Toast the Sandwich
If desired, place the assembled sandwich in a panini press or on a skillet for 3-4 minutes until the bun is golden and the cheese is melted.