Ingredients for Bacon Cheddar Chicken Fillet Melt
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
- 4 slices bacon
- Red Onion
- Pumpernickel Bread
- 2 teaspoons steak sauce
- Cheddar Cheese
How to Make Bacon Cheddar Chicken Fillet Melt
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside on paper towels.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet. Add olive oil if needed.
- Add the sliced onion to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes, or until tender. Remove onion from the skillet and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. If needed, add a tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- While the chicken cooks, toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of steak sauce on each slice of toasted bread.
- Layer the bottom slices of bread with chicken, bacon, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Top with the remaining bread slices.
- Broil the sandwiches 4-6 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
66g
Carbs
5g