Cheesy Chicken Melt With All of the Onions Relish
Cheesy Chicken Melt With All of the Onions Relish is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat a large sauté pan with 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over high heat until it is smoking.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat a large sauté pan with 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over high heat until it is smoking.
Season the chicken with 3⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and gently place it in the pan.
Cook on one side until almost cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook on the other side for about 30 seconds, or until it is no longer pink.
Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
Immediately add the yellow onion and the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to the pan.
Stir and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is dark and smells amazing but is not burnt.
If it’s getting too dark, lower the heat.
Add the vinegar, along with the liquid that has collected on the plate where the chicken is resting, and turn the heat to low.
Simmer the onion for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated.
Transfer the onion to a bowl, using a rubber spatula to scrape the pan out completely.
When the onion has cooled down a little, about 5 minutes, add the red onion, scallions, fried shallots, and remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the same pan.
Lay out two slices of bread on your work surface and place a slice of cheese on each.
Top each piece of cheese with half of the onions, two pieces of chicken, and another slice of cheese, and cover with another slice of bread.
Place the sandwiches in the pan with the melted butter.
Cook over medium heat, about 3 minutes, until the cheese on the bottom slice is melted and the bread is nicely toasted.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and flip the sandwiches.
Cook them for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bottom is toasty.
Remove the sandwiches from the pan, cut them in half, and insert a frilly toothpick or cocktail sword near the top in each half and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.