Chicken Melt Recipe
Chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese on grilled rye.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Assemble the Chicken Melt
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Place two slices of rye bread in the skillet. Top each slice with a piece of cooked chicken and half a cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 4
Grill the Sandwich
Top with the remaining slices of rye bread. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- 5
Serve
Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.
