Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Grilled Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Featuring a golden, crispy chicken cutlet nestled between layers of gooey melted mozzarella cheese, all sandwiched between two slices of hearty sourdough bread slathered with flavorful pesto.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 boneless chicken cutlet
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Neutral cooking oil (for frying)
For the Sandwich:
- 2 slices sourdough or rich artisanal bread
- 2 tbsp Barilla pesto
- 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese
- Mayonnaise or favorite dip (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season chicken cutlet with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry in oil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread pesto on one bread slice. Layer 4 slices of mozzarella, chicken cutlet, remaining 4 cheese slices, and top with second bread slice.
- Melt & Crisp: Bake or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice, dip in mayo or favorite sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize with your favorite sauces or dips.
- Adjust cheese and pesto amounts to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Crispy Grilled Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Comfort Food, Easy Sandwich Recipe
