Kimchi Chicken Melt Sandwich

 Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Sandwich:

  • 4 slices of your favorite bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
  • 1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to your preferred spice level)
  • Butter, for grilling

Instructions:

For the Chicken:

  1. Season the Chicken:

    • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme.

  2. Cook the Chicken:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet.
    • Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

For the Sandwich:

  1. Prepare the Kimchi Spread:

    • In a small bowl, mix together the chopped kimchi, mayonnaise, and Sriracha sauce. Adjust the amount of Sriracha to your desired spice level.

  2. Assemble the Sandwiches:

    • Lay out 4 slices of bread.
    • Spread a generous amount of the kimchi-mayo mixture onto each slice.

  3. Add the Chicken:

    • Place a portion of the sliced chicken on two of the bread slices.

  4. Add the Cheese:

    • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.

  5. Complete the Sandwiches:

    • Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, kimchi-mayo side down, to form a sandwich.

  6. Grill the Sandwiches:

    • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and melt a bit of butter.
    • Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet.
    • Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, pressing down gently with a spatula.

  7. Serve:

    • Remove the Kimchi Chicken Melt Sandwiches from the skillet.
    • Slice them in half diagonally if desired and serve them hot.

These sandwiches are a flavor explosion, with the spicy kick of kimchi, the savory chicken, and the creamy, gooey cheese. It's a delightful fusion of Asian and Western flavors that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy!

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