Kimchi Chicken Melt

Health score
14%
Kimchi Chicken Melt
45 min.
1
773kcal

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Craving something seriously flavorful and satisfying? Look no further than this Kimchi Chicken Melt! It's a flavor explosion in every bite, perfect for a quick and delicious lunch, dinner, or any time you need a culinary adventure. This isn't your average grilled cheese; we're elevating the classic with the fiery kick of kimchi, savory bacon, and a creamy, subtly sweet gochujang mayo that will have your taste buds singing.

Imagine this: crispy bacon mingling with tangy, caramelized kimchi all nestled amongst shredded chicken and the fresh bite of green onion. It’s all tied together with a luscious gochujang mayo, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, and melted between two slices of golden-brown, buttery bread. This isn't just food; it's an experience.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this single-serving melt is perfect for a solo indulgence. Whether you're a kimchi devotee or a curious foodie eager to expand your palate, this Kimchi Chicken Melt promises a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you completely satisfied. Forget boring weekdays and bland meals – this is how you treat yourself! Get ready to discover your new favorite comfort food.

Ingredients

  • strips bacon cut into bite sized pieces)
  • slices bread cut in half)
  • tablespoon butter room temperature ()
  • handful cheese grated ()
  • teaspoon korean honey citron tea paste 
  •  green onion sliced ()
  • 0.3 cup kimchi drained chopped ( and )
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • teaspoon sesame seed toasted ()
  • 0.5 cup meat from a rotisserie chicken shredded cooked ( and )

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon and set aside
  2. Saute the kimchi in the bacon grease until caramelized, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mix mayonnaise and gochujang in a small bowl.
  4. Mix the bacon, kimchi, gochujang mayo, green onion and sesame seeds.
  5. Butter one side of each slice bread.
  6. Place the buttered side of one slice of bread in a heated pan and top with the chicken salad mixture followed by the cheese and the second slice of bread with the buttered side face up.
  7. Grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories773kcal
Protein15.9%
Fat68.13%
Carbs15.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
252.67
Glycemic Load
14.65
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.843913187151%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:773.49kcal
38.67%
Fat:58.45g
89.93%
Saturated Fat:18.34g
114.6%
Carbohydrates:30.83g
10.28%
Net Carbohydrates:27.56g
10.02%
Sugar:4.42g
4.91%
Cholesterol:124.4mg
41.47%
Sodium:1029.33mg
44.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.69g
61.38%
Vitamin K:86.82µg
82.69%
Selenium:44.22µg
63.17%
Vitamin B3:10.97mg
54.86%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.74%
Phosphorus:310.34mg
31.03%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.57%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.1%
Iron:4.33mg
24.08%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.92%
Folate:78.2µg
19.55%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.87%
Vitamin B5:1.46mg
14.61%
Magnesium:57.81mg
14.45%
Calcium:131.9mg
13.19%
Fiber:3.27g
13.09%
Copper:0.25mg
12.6%
Potassium:440.5mg
12.59%
Vitamin A:580.69IU
11.61%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.08%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.18%
Vitamin C:3.17mg
3.84%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.59%