Chicken Toastie
British-style chicken toastie — sliced chicken, cheese, and mayo pressed between bread until golden and crispy. Lunchtime comfort. Like a grilled cheese with chicken.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
16 min
Servings
4
Calories
575 cal
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- Bread2 slices
- Chicken500 g
- Cheese1 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Bread2 slices
- Chicken500 g
- Cheese1 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Use 4 slices of sturdy bread (sourdough or country white). Butter the outside of each slice generously.
- 2
On the unbuttered inside of two slices: spread 1 tablespoon mayo, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- 3
Layer: 2 slices of cheese (cheddar or provolone), 3 oz sliced cooked chicken (rotisserie or grilled), sliced tomato (salted), more cheese (cheese-both-sides trick), optional bacon strips.
- 4
Top with second slice of bread, mayo-side down, buttered-side up.
- 5
Cook in a sandwich press (or weighted skillet) for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- 6
Slice diagonally. Serve immediately with pickles or chips. Best within 5 minutes.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Cheese on both sides of fillings. Acts as glue.
- 2.Medium-low heat. Burns outside before cheese melts at high heat.
- 3.Generous butter outside.
- 4.Press the sandwich.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken toasties succeed with crispy buttered exterior, melted cheese (binding the fillings), and warm tender chicken. The cheese-on-both-sides trick prevents the sandwich from falling apart when bitten. Pressing creates the characteristic flat-crispy shape.
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