Roast chicken melts with jalapeƱo mayo and salsa

Toasted sourdough topped with chicken and mozzarella, spicy jalapeƱo mayo and zesty salsa makes these roast chicken melts a great way to use leftovers.

Roast chicken melt with jalapeƱo mayo and salsa

I am a sandwich obsessive. Put anything between two slices of bread and I’m bound to love it. I had some left-over roast chicken a couple of days ago and knew it was destined to be turned into an awesome sandwich. But there are so many options. I decided to take inspiration from one of my favourite sandwiches at one of my favourite restaurants, Lucky Bread Co. They have this spicy chicken melt, mozzarella sandwich thing that makes my mouth water every.single.time.

It comes served with jalapeƱo mayo, salsa and fresh avocado and good grief, it’s perfection. So, I took all those elements and created my own version of their classic. Enter: Roast chicken melts you are going to swoon over.

We gobbled these chicken melts down in minutes. Every bite is filled with succulent chicken, creamy and spicy mayo and freshness from the salsa. Add the perfectly ripe avo and good sourdough and you have the sandwich equivalent of euphoria. So the next time you have some roast chicken leftovers or some Rotisserie chicken lying around, make this sandwich. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Roast chicken melt with jalapeƱo mayo and salsa

What makes a sandwich a melt?

The difference between a melt and a grilled cheese is that a melt is assembled with the filling (usually meat) with cheese over the top and then heated for the cheese to melt over the filling before sandwiching with another slice of bread.

What is the best cheese to use for a melt sandwich?

Any good melting cheese will work:

  • Mozzarella
  • Fontina
  • Raclette
  • Gruyere
  • Provolone
  • Taleggio

What is the best bread to use for a melt sandwich?

Sourdough is always the best option in my opinion but French bread (baguette), country bread or even thick slices of white bread will all work well.

Roast chicken melt with jalapeƱo mayo and salsa

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Roast chicken melts with jalapeƱo mayo and salsa

Toasted sourdough topped with chicken and mozzarella, spicy jalapeƱo mayo and zesty salsa makes these roast chicken melts a great way to use leftovers.
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Course: Chicken, leftovers, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Melt sandwich, Roast chicken melt, Sandwich recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Alida Ryder
Servings: 2

Ingredients

for the jalapeƱo mayo

  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeƱos chopped
  • 3 tablespoons mayo I used Hellmans
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice from the jalapeƱos

for the salsa

  • 1 ripe tomato finely diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • handful fresh parsley or coriander, finely chopped
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • salt & pepper to taste

for the sandwich

  • 4 slices sourdough bread toasted
  • 1 chicken breast thinly sliced
  • mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
  • Ā½ avocado thinly sliced
  • fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the grill of your oven on the hottest setting.
  • Combine the ingredients for the jalapeƱo mayo and set aside.
  • Do the same with the salsa ingredients.
  • To assemble the sandwich, place the chicken on two slices of the sourdough then top with the mozzarella. Place the sandwiches on a baking tray and place in the oven.
  • Allow the cheese to melt and become golden brown then remove from the oven.
  • Spread the mayo on the remaining slice of bread then top the sandwich with the avo slices and a generous spoonful of salsa. Top with the fresh coriander and close the sandwich with the mayo-slathered bread.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3.3mg

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13 Comments

  1. Oh my word!!! These are ABSOLUTELY delicious!!!! I’m making the salsa and mayonnaise again tonight to put in wraps

  2. I can’t wait to see the finished project, Alida. Meanwhile, I am just going to check out your IG šŸ™‚
    For this gorgeous sandwich, I would devour them in a speed of light once I make them. They look SOOOOO delicious. Love jalapeƱo mayo šŸ™‚

  3. Welcome back and congratulations on your new home. Moving and trying to get some semblance of normalcy is difficult! I’m looking forward to seeing your scrumptious recipes. This sandwich looks delicious! Thank you for sharing .

    1. Thanks so much Marisa! Yes, trying to get back to normal is seeming like an impossible task at the moment but hopefully soon things will start slotting into place again. Thanks for your comment!

  4. Hi Alida, congrats on your home. It’s hard work, but it’s all worth it. From what I can see in the pic’s you have done a beautiful job. Little Riley is gorgeous and sooooo cute.
    I am right there with you with sandwiches and your Roast Chicken one looks so divine and so so tasty. Definitely will be making it and soon šŸ™‚