Goat Cheese Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Golden sourdough sandwich filled with tangy goat cheese, chicken, and sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Dairy

02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Protein

04 - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken

→ Sauces & Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
06 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1 tablespoon hot honey, 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
02 - Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Spread half the goat cheese evenly onto each slice.
04 - Top with the hot honey chicken mixture, spreading evenly across the cheese.
05 - Drizzle the remaining hot honey over the chicken, then crumble any remaining goat cheese on top.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top with buttered side facing up.
07 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches, slice in half, and sprinkle with extra chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey hits different—sweet and sharp in a way that makes your taste buds wake up mid-bite.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can impress someone on a weeknight without pretending you've been planning it all day.
  • Goat cheese brings a tangy creaminess that regular cheddar could never pull off, making this feel more refined than it actually is.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend—high heat will burn the bread exterior before the cheese inside has a chance to properly melt, which is a tragic waste of good ingredients.
  • Softening your butter and goat cheese ahead of time changes everything; it transforms assembly from frustrating to smooth, and the sandwich tastes noticeably better because the flavors distribute evenly.
03 -
  • Keep your goat cheese and butter at room temperature before you start—this single decision makes assembly faster and the final texture infinitely better.
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and you've cut your prep time to nothing while actually improving the flavor compared to home-cooked chicken.
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