Chicken Melt Sandwich Recipe | Creamy & Cheesy Chicken Sandwich

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Cook chicken breast in olive oil until tender and fully cooked.

Season chicken with red chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Shred the cooked chicken and mix with sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, Sriracha sauce, and Dijon mustard.

Add julienned carrots, capsicum, green onion, parsley, and diced red onion to the chicken mixture and combine well.

Spread butter on the outside of the bread slices.

Layer the chicken mixture on one slice of bread, top with cheddar or mozzarella cheese, and cover with another slice of bread.

Toast the sandwich in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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