Description
Bangin’ Spicy Chicken Melts are easy, high-protein open-faced sandwiches piled with a spicy chicken salad and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese on toasted bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch that packs a protein punch. You can also enjoy the chicken salad in wraps or with crackers for a versatile meal option.
Ingredients
Spicy Chicken Salad
- 1 batch spicy chicken salad (prepared separately)
Melt Ingredients
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (preferably thick sliced)
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Chicken Salad: Make the spicy chicken salad according to your preferred recipe or the one provided separately, ensuring it is well mixed and flavorful.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispiness using your preferred method, such as a toaster or skillet.
- Assemble the Melts: Evenly spread the prepared spicy chicken salad over each toasted bread slice. Top each with one or two slices of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled open-faced sandwiches under an oven broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the broiler carefully and enjoy immediately while hot. These melts make 2 open-faced sandwiches.
Notes
- You can substitute the spicy chicken salad with 2 (5-ounce) cans of drained tuna or one can of rinsed, drained, and mashed chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- The chicken salad can also be served cold wrapped in pita or flour tortillas instead of on bread.
- Another way to enjoy the salad is scooping it up with pita chips or crackers for a light snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
