BLT Chicken Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A Delightful Comfort Food Adventure
Are you ready to take your sandwich game to new heights? The BLT Chicken Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich is not just any sandwich; it's a delightful melt of crispiness, creaminess, and flavor that will make your taste buds dance. This dish combines the classic elements of a traditional BLT with a hearty chicken salad and gooey cheese, all enveloped in perfectly grilled bread.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked and shredded or sliced chicken
- 6 strips cooked and crumbled bacon omit this if you prefer a pork-free version
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced celery optional
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Bread slices for grilling your choice!
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon (if using), diced tomatoes, celery, red onion, and green onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dried parsley, dried dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Butter one side of two slices of bread. Place one slice butter-side down on a skillet.
- Scoop a generous portion of the chicken salad mixture onto the slice in the skillet, and then top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping once to ensure even grilling.
- Cut in half to serve and enjoy this fabulous comfort food!