Ode to the Rooster

Ingredients

• 4  fried chicken breasts boneless prepared
• 4 large hawaiian rolls sweet (or potato rolls)
• 4 servings hot sauce for serving
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
• 0.3 cup pepperoncini drained chopped
• 1.5 cups best-quality sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• food processor
• grill
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Pulse the cheese, mayonnaise and pepperoncini in a food processor until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
2. Slice the rolls; place a chicken breast on each roll and top with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Wrap the sandwiches in foil and keep chilled until ready to use.
3. Preheat a grill to medium.
4. Place the foil-wrapped sandwiches cheese-side down on the grill and heat through, flipping once, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5. Serve with your favorite hot sauce.
6. Photograph by Andrew McCaul