Serves 2
30 min
Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Recipe GLPRb3ca83cc388d24
A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich featuring tender shredded chicken, caramelized onions, and smooth Le Gruyère cheese bound together with a smoky chipotle-mayo sauce. Griddled until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden and crispy.
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Ingredients
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlet
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup water
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried dill
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ medium onion, thinly sliced
4 slices sandwich bread
10-12 slices Emmi Le Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons butter, divided
Directions
Combine the canned chipotle chile with 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce, ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon dill, and ¼ cup fresh cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast cutlet with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden.
Add ¼ cup water to the skillet, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and let cool slightly.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it finely using two forks or your fingers.
To build the first sandwich, place 5-6 slices of Le Gruyère cheese on one slice of bread. Top with half of the shredded chicken, then half of the sliced onion.
Spread 2 teaspoons of the chipotle sauce over the chicken and onions, then layer another 5-6 slices of cheese on top. Place the second slice of bread on top to close the sandwich. Repeat to make the second sandwich.
Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the griddle.
Place the first sandwich on the buttered griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Flip the sandwich carefully and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter to the griddle. Cook the second side for 2-3 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted. Repeat with the second sandwich.
Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches warm, optionally with extra chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.
