{"id":335,"date":"2025-06-13T18:22:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T18:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/?p=335"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:13:23","slug":"classic-chicken-melt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/2025\/06\/13\/classic-chicken-melt\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Chicken Melt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Here I&#8217;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;d call this a chicken toastie, chicken grilled cheese or chicken melt, there&#8217;s an endless number of ways you can make a toasted chicken sandwich. Today I want to show you a classic version that you&#8217;ll make time and time again! Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1461\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!\" data-pin-title=\"Classic Chicken Melt\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chicken-melt.jpg\" alt=\"4 chicken melt halves stacked on each other on wooden board\" class=\"wp-image-29911\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Chicken Melt Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve kept the ingredients list to items you can find at the supermarket, with some ingredients hopefully being knocking about in your cupboards too. <em>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bread<\/strong> &#8211; you&#8217;ll want something sturdy like Sourdough. I don&#8217;t recommend soft sandwich bread because it won&#8217;t contain the filling efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheese<\/strong> &#8211; I love a combo of Swiss cheese and smoked cheddar. The Swiss offers a mild, nutty flavour and a nice stringy, gooey texture. The cheddar adds heaps of flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> &#8211; for toasting the outside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken<\/strong> &#8211; I like to use the white meat (breast) but you can use dark or a mix of both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mayo<\/strong> &#8211; this keeps the filling nice and creamy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dijon<\/strong> &#8211; this offers a mild bit of heat and enhances the cheesy flavours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon<\/strong> &#8211; where there&#8217;s chicken there&#8217;s gotta be bacon, right?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jalape\u00f1os<\/strong> &#8211; these are awesome for a kick of spice. You can sub gherkins\/pickles if you don&#8217;t like spice. I love adding in the brine too in either case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Celery<\/strong> &#8211; adds a little texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chives<\/strong> &#8211; these add loads of flavour and pair perfectly with both the chicken and cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasoning<\/strong> &#8211; season the filling with salt and pepper (to taste).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner has-background has-secondary-background-color\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Recipe Tip<\/h2>\n<p>I highly recommend dicing everything nice a small (including the chicken). Just so you get a bit of everything with every bite. The filling is also more easily contained if everything blended together a bit more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"868\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!\" data-pin-title=\"Classic Chicken Melt\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chicken-melt-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"overhead shot of chicken melt ingredients with text labels\" class=\"wp-image-29913\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Making a Chicken Melt<\/h2>\n<p>Pretty straightforward from here &#8211; cheese on the inside and butter on the outside. In recent times, I tend to butter one side of the sandwich, place it butter-side-down in the pan then butter the top side. Just to save you from losing butter on the chopping board and making a mess!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: lay bread on chopping board (photo 1), add cheese (photo 2), add filling (photo 3), add cheese (photo 4), add bread (photo 5), butter bread (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!\" data-pin-title=\"Classic Chicken Melt\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-make-a-chicken-melt.jpg\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make a chicken melt\" class=\"wp-image-29907\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Cooking a Chicken Melt<\/h2>\n<p>To get that gorgeous golden crust on a chicken melt, it&#8217;s got to be pan-fried. I recommend using a\u00a0<strong>medium-heat<\/strong>\u00a0and no higher. Too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts and too low and the filling gets too gooey and the bread won\u2019t have a nice crunch.<\/p>\n<p><em>Process shots: add sandwiches to pan (photo 1), fry both sides (photo 2).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!\" data-pin-title=\"Classic Chicken Melt\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-cook-a-chicken-melt.jpg\" alt=\"2 step by step photos showing how to cook a chicken melt\" class=\"wp-image-29908\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Serving a Chicken Melt<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll know the chicken melt is done once it&#8217;s golden and crisp on the outside, and you notice the cheese melting around the outside. From there, just slice in half and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>I typically just whip this up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/category\/recipes\/lunch-recipes\/\">Lunch<\/a>, but you could add some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/category\/recipes\/sides\/\">Sides<\/a> to make it a full meal if you wanted. <em>Here&#8217;s some ideas:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crisps<\/strong> &#8211; there&#8217;s nothing that crisps don&#8217;t go with, but side-by-side with a toasted sandwich is where they&#8217;re happiest. You could go wild and make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/no-bake-nachos\/\">Nachos<\/a> too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hearty Sides <\/strong>&#8211; turn it into a full meal with some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/beer-battered-onion-rings\/\">Onion Rings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/oven-baked-potato-wedges\/\">Wedges<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/cheeseburger-loaded-waffle-fries\/\">Loaded Fries<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salad<\/strong> &#8211; keep it light with a simple side salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For the sister recipe to this, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/tuna-melt\/\">Classic Tuna Melt!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this chicken melt shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1536\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!\" data-pin-title=\"Classic Chicken Melt\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chicken-melt-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"close up overhead shot of chicken melt sliced open\" class=\"wp-image-29910\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to make a Chicken Melt (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-29914\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"29914\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chicken-melt-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"4 chicken melt halves stacked on each other on wooden board\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/classic-chicken-melt\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"29914\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Classic Chicken Melt<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: 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wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>Here I&#039;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Lunch<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Western<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-29914 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"29914\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">sandwiches<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">865<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a34 \/ $5<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29914-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"29914\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Medium Sized Mixing Bowl<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Spatula\/Turner<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29914-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-29914-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"29914\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Filling<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150g \/ 5.3oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cooked Chicken<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced (see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Streaky Bacon<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>cooked, cooled &amp; finely diced (raw weight = 60g\/2oz)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60g \/ 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">full-fat<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Mayo<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Dijon Mustard<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Jarred Jalape\u00f1os <\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(+ 2 tsp of the brine &#8211; see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Chives<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">thin rib of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Celery<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>very finely diced (see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt &amp; Black Pepper<\/strong>, <\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>to taste<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sandwich<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large slices of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Bread<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Swiss Cheese<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(or enough to fit the bread)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Smoked Cheddar<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(or enough to fit the bread)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Butter<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29914-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-29914-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"29914\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-29914-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add all of the filling ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and give it all a good mix until well-combined. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-29914-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Lay two slices of bread on a clean surface\/chopping board and add the Swiss cheese. Spread over the filling then top with the smoked cheddar. Finish with a second slice of bread and spread with butter.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-29914-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Place the sandwiches butter-side-down in a large pan and then spread butter over the top. Turn the heat to medium and cook both sides until golden and crisp with the cheese melted in the centre.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-29914-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Slice in half and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-29914\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Classic Chicken Melt\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9vuoTDALzUc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29914-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Chicken<\/strong> &#8211; I like to slice the chicken nice and small, just so the filling is all homogeneous and you get a bite of everything at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Celery<\/strong> &#8211; I like to dice\/mince the celery particularly finely. It&#8217;s important to be there for the texture, but if it&#8217;s too large I personally find it distracting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Spice\/Jalape\u00f1os<\/strong> &#8211; This sandwich does have a nice kick of spice from the Jalape\u00f1os. If you don&#8217;t like spice I recommend subbing gherkins\/pickles + 2 tsp of the brine.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Bread<\/strong> &#8211; Something sturdy like Sourdough works nicely. I actually used a crusty bloomer to film, and that worked nicely.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>e) Cheese<\/strong> &#8211; I highly recommend a combo of Swiss and Smoked Cheddar, but do branch out and use whatever cheese you fancy after trying that if you want. I find one slice of Swiss usually fits, alongside 1 1\/2 slices of smoked cheddar (typically smaller than the slices of Swiss). Just use your best judgment and measure with love.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>f) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Per sandwich assuming 1 tbsp butter each.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29914-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">865<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31.32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">41.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">63.22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19.925<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14.98<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12.589<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.029<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">143<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1111<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">446<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">991<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">398<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Chicken Melt FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749838342519\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this in the air fryer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You\u2019ll get a much better crust in the pan, but you can air fry if you\u2019d prefer. Check out my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/air-fryer-ham-cheese-toastie\/\">Air Fryer Ham &amp; Cheese Toastie<\/a>\u00a0for guidance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749838368623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this ahead of time?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You could make the filling. Just tightly store it in the fridge for a couple of days. Give it a good stir before adding to the sandwich (bringing to room temp first will help it cook through more evenly).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749838418489\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use mayo instead of mayo to toast the sandwich?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You could use mayo if you\u2019d prefer. I\u2019m just a butter purist and you\u2019re already using mayo for the filling, so it\u2019s nice to have the rich, buttery flavour on the outside.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-decoration:underline\">For more similar recipes check out these beauties:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toasted Sandwich Recipes<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/maple-bacon-grilled-cheese\/\">Bacon Grilled Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/breakfast-grilled-cheese\/\">Breakfast Grilled Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/halloumi-sandwich\/\">Halloumi Sandwich<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/chicken-tenders-sandwich\/\">Chicken Tenders Sandwich<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/chicken-pesto-grilled-cheese\/\">Chicken Pesto Sandwich<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/chicken-melt\/\">Classic Chicken Melt<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\">Don&#039;t Go Bacon My Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here I&#8217;ll show you the most irresistible way to whip up a chicken melt! Whether you&#8217;d call this a chicken toastie, chicken grilled cheese or chicken melt, there&#8217;s an endless number of ways you can make a toasted chicken sandwich. Today I want to show you a classic version that you&#8217;ll make time and time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-avocado"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=335"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":344,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335\/revisions\/344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}