Apricot And Cheddar Chicken Melt Recipes

APRICOT AND CHEDDAR CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

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

CHICKEN, APRICOT, AND SMOKED CHEDDAR OPEN FACED MELT

Steps:

• On each baguette slice, spread mustard and apricot preserves. Sprinkle the minced garlic and salt & pepper on top. Add the chicken. Top wtih the cheese and Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• Slice into any size preferred for serving. I like to make small bite sized pieces to serve for friends.

APRICOT-AND-CHEDDAR CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• 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.
• Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes (or cover and refrigerate in marinade up to 24 hours).
• Lift chicken from marinade, and place on prepared baking sheet; broil (without turning) until opaque throughout.
• Transfer chicken to a work surface; discard pan juices from baking sheet.
• Place baguette pieces on baking sheet, cut side up; dividing evenly, spread with apricot preserves, and layer with chicken, ham, and then cheese.
• Broil until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes.

WINE-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, place the chicken pieces skin-side down in a single layer in the pot. Cook on both sides, turning several times, until the skin is browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the garlic, carrot chunks and onion quarters, followed by the wine, stock, apricots and rosemary. Stir together, then return the chicken to the pot. Bring to the boil, cover and braise in the oven until the chicken and vegetables are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
• Serve the chicken over Cheese Grits with the onions, carrots, garlic and apricots, making sure to get a spoonful or two of the cooking liquid. Garnish with parsley and serve.
• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in the grits, then return to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Turn down the heat to low and stir in the Cheddar and cream cheese. Cook until the Cheddar is melted and the cream cheese is incorporated into the mixture, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the butter and keep warm until ready to serve.

EASY CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic. Spread over bread slices. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.