Chili Crisp Honey Chicken Sandwich (Printer-friendly)

Sweet-spicy shredded chicken with melty cheese on crisp buttery sourdough, perfect for a savory sandwich twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Sandwich Assembly

07 - 8 slices sourdough or sturdy sandwich bread
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine shredded chicken with honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - Mix mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses together in a separate bowl.
03 - Lay out all bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each. For added crispness, apply mayonnaise on the opposite side where desired.
04 - On the unbuttered sides of half the bread slices, layer the cheese mixture, followed by the honey chili crisp chicken, then top with additional cheese. Cover each with remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered sides face outward.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet, working in batches if necessary. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet. Allow to cool briefly, slice, and serve with extra chili crisp if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey and chili crisp create this sticky, spicy, sweet coating that clings to every shred of chicken
  • Two cheeses mean you get both melt and tang, plus those gorgeous cheese pulls in every bite
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy fusion restaurant
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend—too hot and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you miss that crisp
  • The mayonnaise trick sounds weird but it creates the crunchiest, most golden exterior you have ever had on grilled cheese
  • Do not skip the rest time, or you will lose half your cheese to the cutting board
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one—the heat distribution creates the most even, golden crust
  • Pressing gently with the spatula helps the cheese melt into the chicken, creating those cohesive, biteable layers
  • Keep extra chili crisp on the table because some people will want to drizzle more on top
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