Bacon Chicken Melt Sandwich
A hearty, homemade sandwich built with a juicy grilled chicken breast, melted cheese, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and tomato layered inside a toasted whole-grain bun. It's simple, satisfying comfort food that tastes like something made in a real kitchen rather than a restaurant.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 640
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 1 boneless chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 slice cheddar or provolone cheese
- 1 whole wheat burger bun
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 leaf green lettuce
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp butter (for toasting bun)
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breast on a cutting board.
- 2
If very thick, slice it horizontally to make it thinner so it cooks evenly.
- 3
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- 4
Place a medium frying pan on the stove over medium heat.
- 5
Lay the 2 bacon slices flat in the pan.
- 6
Cook for 3–4 minutes, then flip the bacon with tongs.
- 7
Continue cooking another 2–3 minutes until crispy.
- 8
Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel to drain.
- 9
Keep the pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil if the pan looks dry.
- 10
Place the seasoned chicken into the pan.
- 11
Cook 4–5 minutes without moving it so it forms a golden crust.
- 12
Flip the chicken and cook another 4–5 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 13
Place the slice of cheese on top of the hot chicken.
- 14
Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid for 30–60 seconds until cheese melts.
- 15
Spread ½ teaspoon butter on each inside half of the burger bun.
- 16
Toast the bun halves in a pan on medium heat for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- 17
Place the bottom bun on a plate and spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on it.
- 18
Add the lettuce leaf on top of the mayo.
- 19
Place the tomato slices on the lettuce.
- 20
Set the cheesy grilled chicken on top.
- 21
Break the crispy bacon slices in half and place over the melted cheese.
- 22
Place the top bun on the sandwich and serve immediately while hot.
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