Goat Cheese Hot Honey Chicken (Printable Version)

Crispy sourdough layered with tangy goat cheese, honey-glazed chicken, and chili flakes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Dairy

02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Protein

04 - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken

→ Sauces and Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
06 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1 tablespoon hot honey, 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a work surface. Spread half the goat cheese evenly onto each slice.
04 - Top the goat cheese with the hot honey chicken mixture, spreading evenly across each slice.
05 - Drizzle the remaining hot honey over the chicken, then crumble any remaining goat cheese on top.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top with buttered side facing up.
07 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from heat, slice in half diagonally, and sprinkle with additional chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory flavors
  • Quick 20-minute meal that feels gourmet
  • Uses simple ingredients with big flavor impact
  • Versatile base recipe that can be customized
  • Elevates leftover rotisserie chicken into something special
02 -
  • Use a heavy pan or press down gently with a spatula while cooking for better cheese melt and more even browning
  • For extra crispy exterior, sprinkle a tiny bit of grated parmesan on the buttered sides of bread before grilling
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for quick assembly on busy weeknights
  • If hot honey is unavailable, mix regular honey with extra chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce
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