Sweet Chili Chicken Melt (Printable Recipe)
Crispy sandwich stuff with melty cheese, bulgogi chicken, sweet chili sauce, and fresh greens.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
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2 slices sturdy bread, such as sourdough
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60 grams cheddar cheese, shredded or 1 slice, at room temperature
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60 grams Monterey Jack cheese, shredded or 1 slice, at room temperature
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60 grams cooked chicken or bulgogi chicken, sliced or shredded, kept warm
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2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, loosely packed and torn
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1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, loosely packed and torn
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelised.
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Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Place one slice, butter side down, onto a clean surface. Top with half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, followed by the caramelised onions, warm chicken, sweet chili sauce, toasted sesame seeds, basil, and cilantro. Add the remaining cheese and cover with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
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Preheat a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the assembled sandwich in the pan. Grill for 2 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is crisp and cheese is thoroughly melted.
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Transfer sandwich to a cutting board. Allow to cool slightly, then slice in half and serve while warm.
# Extra Tips:
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For an extra crispy crust, use a heavy pan or apply a weight to the sandwich during grilling.