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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich

Crispy cutlet spread with jalapeño cream cheese, capped with bubbling cheddar and jalapeño rings, on a toasted brioche bun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 crispy fried chicken cutlet (from the shared base)
  • 1 toasted brioche bun (from the shared base)
  • 2 to 3 fresh jalapeños (sliced into rings, 1 minced)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup grated sharp cheddar, divided

Method
 

  1. Mash the softened cream cheese with half the cheddar and the minced jalapeño into a thick spread.
  2. Spread generously over the fried cutlet; top with the remaining cheddar and jalapeño rings.
  3. Broil (or bake at 450°F / 230°C) 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts with golden-brown spots. Watch closely.
  4. Transfer to the bottom bun with a spatula, close, and serve hot.

Notes

Allergens: gluten, egg, dairy.
Difficulty: Easy.