Buffalo Chicken Melt

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 4 sliceBread
• 220 gChicken, cooked and shredded
• 60 gBuffalo sauce
• 80 gCheddar, grated
• 40 gRanch dressing
• 20 gButter, softened

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, mixing bowl, spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoon, spoon, food thermometer, plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather Ingredients

   Gather bread, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar, ranch dressing, and butter. Set out a skillet, bowl, spatula, knife, and board. · 3 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Mix Chicken

   Combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in a bowl until the meat is evenly coated and glossy. · 2 min

   What to look for: Chicken looks moist, orange, and evenly coated.

3. 3
   Build Melt

   Spread ranch dressing on 2 bread slices, add buffalo chicken, cover with cheddar, and close with the remaining bread. · 3 min

   What to look for: Filling is centered and cheese covers the chicken.

4. 4
   Butter Bread

   Spread softened butter on the outside faces of each sandwich, reaching the edges for even browning on the skillet. · 2 min

   What to look for: Bread surfaces are thinly and evenly coated with butter.

5. 5
   Griddle First Side

   Heat a skillet over medium heat, place sandwiches in the pan, and cook until the bottom is deep golden and the cheese starts to soften. · 5 min

   What to look for: Bottom bread is crisp and deep golden around the edges.

6. 6
   Flip and Finish

   Flip each sandwich with a spatula, press lightly, and cook until crisp; verify the chicken filling reaches 74°C / 165°F if it began chilled. · 5 min

   When it is done: Chicken filling reaches 74°C / 165°F if it began chilled.

7. 7
   Serve Hot

   Cut the melts in half and serve immediately with any warm buffalo juices spooned back into the sandwich. · 1 min

   What to look for: Cheese pulls slightly and the bread stays crisp.