# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot or Sriracha)
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Crispy Coating
09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Sandwich Components
11 - 8 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or country white)
12 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
13 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese
14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss until uniformly coated.
03 - Spread panko breadcrumbs on a baking sheet, drizzle with melted butter and toss to coat. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Fold toasted panko breadcrumbs into the spicy chicken mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Arrange bread slices and butter one side of each.
06 - On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, layer one slice of cheddar cheese, a generous portion of the spicy crispy chicken, one slice of pepper jack cheese, and another slice of cheddar. Top each with a buttered bread slice, buttered side facing out.
07 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice in half and serve while hot.
