Nashville Hot Chicken Melt
Spicy and cheesy sandwich featuring thinly sliced chicken with Nashville hot seasoning, melted pepper jack cheese, tangy mayo sauce, and pickles on toasted hoagie rolls. Perfect for bold flavor lovers.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 small bowl
- 1 toaster or oven for toasting hoagie rolls
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup Nashville hot seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp pickle brine
- 2 hoagie rolls
- 1 tbsp chopped chipotles optional, for extra heat
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Pickles for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and cook 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle Nashville hot seasoning over the chicken and mix well to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickle brine, and chopped chipotles until smooth.
- Slice hoagie rolls and toast lightly if desired.
- Spread the spicy mayo sauce on both sides of the toasted bread.
- Add a generous portion of the seasoned hot chicken onto each roll.
- Place 2 slices of pepper jack cheese on each sandwich.
- Melt the cheese by placing the sandwich in a skillet or oven for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Top sandwiches with pickle slices, close, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add butter to the bread before toasting for extra flavor.
- Use Hawaiian rolls or brioche buns for a sweet contrast.
- Add coleslaw inside for a crunchy Nashville-style twist.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently to preserve flavor.