Savory Butter Chicken Melt (Printable Version)

Spiced butter chicken combined with melted cheese and golden bread for a comforting fusion melt.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Butter Chicken Filling

01 - 240 mL cooked butter chicken (with sauce), chopped or shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Bread & Cheese

03 - 4 slices sturdy white or sourdough bread
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Steps:

01 - Gently reheat the refrigerated butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just warm. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Distribute half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over each slice.
04 - Top cheeses with warm butter chicken, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken layer.
05 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover takeout into something that tastes even better than the original.
  • Ready in 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
  • The contrast of creamy butter chicken against crispy, buttery bread is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Cold butter chicken will cool down your sandwich and mess with the melting timeline; always warm it first.
  • Pressing gently while cooking is the secret to even melting and a crispy exterior, but pressing too hard squeezes out all the filling.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking; once you begin, everything moves quickly and you don't want to scramble.
  • If your butter chicken has separated oil from sauce, drain some off before using it, or the sandwich will be greasy and messy to handle.
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