Goat Cheese Hot Honey Chicken (Print Version)

Tangy goat cheese, chicken, and spicy hot honey between golden sourdough slices. Sweet, spicy, and melty perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened

→ Chicken

03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Hot Honey

04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 0.5 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

→ Additional

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine honey and red chili flakes in a small bowl, adjusting spice level to preference. Set aside.
02 - Lay out sourdough slices and spread softened goat cheese evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - Distribute shredded chicken over two goat cheese-covered slices, then drizzle each with hot honey. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top with cheese side facing downward to create sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly over the outside of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure with spatula until bread achieves golden color and cheese melts completely.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice diagonally in half, and drizzle with additional hot honey if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The goat cheese gets tangy and creamy as it melts, balancing the sweet heat from the honey in a way that feels almost addictive.
  • It comes together in twenty minutes using ingredients you probably already have, making it perfect for when you want something special without the effort.
  • Every bite has contrasting textures: crispy sourdough, soft melted cheese, tender chicken, and that sticky drizzle of spice.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the goat cheese first, cold cheese won't spread evenly and you'll tear the bread trying to work with it.
  • Medium heat is crucial, too hot and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and it just gets greasy and limp.
  • Press gently with your spatula while grilling to help everything meld together, but don't smash it flat or you'll squeeze out all the filling.
03 -
  • Let your hot honey sit for at least five minutes before using so the chili flakes infuse the honey with more depth and heat.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it distributes heat evenly and gives you the crispiest, most golden crust.
  • If you like things extra spicy, add a dash of hot sauce directly onto the chicken before you drizzle the honey.
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