Description
A bold, cheesy grilled sandwich featuring tender shredded chicken, spicy kimchi, and creamy mayo, melted between provolone and havarti cheese on golden, buttery bread. A quick and satisfying fusion twist on the classic melt.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons kimchi, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices havarti cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped kimchi, and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread with 1/2 tablespoon of butter and place it buttered-side down in the skillet.
- Layer 1 slice each of provolone and havarti cheese on the bread in the skillet.
- Spoon the chicken–kimchi mixture over the cheese layers.
- Add the remaining slices of provolone and havarti on top of the mixture.
- Butter one side of the second bread slice with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter and place it on top, buttered-side up.
- Cook for about 2 1/2 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use spicy or mild kimchi depending on heat preference.
- Rotisserie chicken works well as a shortcut.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo if preferred.
- Try sourdough or brioche for different bread textures.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
