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Spicy Chicken Cheese and Onion Sandwiches

These baked sandwiches are filled with spicy creamy chicken, melted cheese, and caramelized onions for a deliciously satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine American, European Fusion
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Spicy Chicken Filling

  • 25 g unsalted butter
  • 20 ml olive oil
  • 500 g chicken thighs or chicken breast diced
  • ⅔ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ⅔ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅔ tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 25 g sweet soy sauce ketjap manis
  • 10 g soy sauce
  • 15 g sambal
  • 100 ml cooking cream
  • 50 g grated cheese

For the Onion Cheese Topping

  • 1 medium yellow onion about 125 g, finely chopped
  • 125 g grated cheese
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped

For Assembly

  • 6 white sandwich rolls
  • Cheddar cheese or your favorite melting cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken seasoning, and dried parsley. Cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Stir in sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, sambal, and cooking cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Add the grated cheese and stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
  • In the same pan, cook the chopped onion for 5–7 minutes until caramelized.
  • Mix the caramelized onions with grated cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Cut the sandwich rolls in half and gently press down the center to create a cavity.
  • Place a layer of cheddar cheese inside each roll.
  • Fill each roll with the spicy chicken mixture.
  • Top with the onion and cheese mixture.
  • Arrange the sandwiches in a baking dish and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • Adjust the sambal and cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
  • Chicken thighs provide a juicier filling, while chicken breast offers a leaner option.
  • These sandwiches pair well with fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Estimated per sandwich:
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
Keyword Homemade Chicken Sandwich Recipe, Spicy Chicken Cheese and Onion Sandwiches, Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe