Goat Cheese Hot Honey Chicken (Printable)

Tangy goat cheese and shredded chicken meet spicy hot honey between crispy golden sourdough slices.

# 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 tbsp honey
05 - 0.5 to 1 tsp red chili flakes

→ Additional

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine honey and 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 - Divide shredded chicken evenly over two cheese-covered slices. Drizzle each with prepared hot honey, reserving extra for serving. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
04 - Top each filled slice with remaining bread slices, positioning cheese side down to create two complete sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outer surface of both sandwiches.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels gourmet enough to impress someone but comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • The hot honey does something magical that makes you want to scrape every last drop from the plate.
  • You probably have most of this already hiding in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable—go too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, which I learned the hard way on attempt number one.
  • Softening your goat cheese first makes spreading it effortless instead of tearing your bread into pieces, which changes everything about how smooth the final sandwich is.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, prep all your sandwiches before you start the pan so you can keep them moving and serve them hot—nobody wants a cold grilled cheese.
  • A light press with the spatula while they cook helps the cheese meld without squishing out the sides, keeping everything contained and gorgeous.
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