Apricot-And-Cheddar Chicken Melt Recipe

Name: Apricot-And-Cheddar Chicken Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each); 1 baguette, split horizontally then cut in half; ¼ cup apricot preserves; 4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 baguette, split horizontally then cut in half
¼ cup apricot preserves
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated

1
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3
In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, and turn to coat.
4
Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes (or cover and refrigerate in marinade up to 24 hours).
5
Lift chicken from marinade, and place on prepared baking sheet; broil (without turning) until opaque throughout.
6
Transfer chicken to a work surface; discard pan juices from baking sheet.
7
Place baguette pieces on baking sheet, cut side up; dividing evenly, spread with apricot preserves, and layer with chicken, ham, and then cheese.
8
Broil until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes.

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Apricot-And-Cheddar Chicken Melt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot-And-Cheddar Chicken Melt

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