Description
Savory apple, cheddar & chicken melts blend sweet and tangy flavors in a comforting sandwich. Crisp apple slices and melted cheese create a perfect harmony that tempts taste buds and satisfies hunger in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 ½ cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
Bread and Spreads:
- 8 slices sourdough bread (½-inch-thick, from a 9-inch round boule)
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons honey mustard
Produce and Seasonings:
- 1 small Gala apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Brussels sprouts (about 5), finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a scorching 450°F (230°C), positioning a baking sheet on the middle rack to get piping hot.
- Lavishly spread softened butter across one surface of each sourdough slice, then paint the opposite side of four slices with tangy honey mustard.
- Using protective oven mitts, extract the searing hot baking sheet and strategically arrange bread slices with butter facing downward.
- Carefully layer shredded chicken atop the honey mustard-coated bread, then generously sprinkle grated cheddar across the remaining bread slices.
- Slide the baking sheet back into the oven, allowing the cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling landscape for approximately 10 minutes.
- While bread transforms, craft a quick slaw by tossing crisp apple matchsticks and shredded Brussels sprouts with a zesty splash of lemon juice, seasoning with a whisper of salt and pepper.
- Retrieve the golden, melted creation from the oven and transfer chicken-topped slices to a cutting board.
- Crown the chicken with the vibrant apple-Brussels sprout slaw, then cap each sandwich with the cheese-laden bread slices, cheese side touching the slaw.
- Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately, revealing the delectable layers within.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Shred chicken and grate cheese in advance to speed up sandwich assembly and reduce kitchen time.
- Bread Selection: Use sturdy sourdough that can handle moisture from slaw and maintain crispy texture when baked.
- Temperature Matters: Preheating the baking sheet ensures a perfectly crisp, golden-brown bread bottom without soggy edges.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Choose sharp cheddar for maximum flavor and best melting consistency during quick oven bake.
- Slaw Fresh Factor: Slice apple and Brussels sprouts just before serving to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Enjoy immediately after assembly to experience the perfect contrast between warm, melted cheese and cool, tangy slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg