Ode to the Rooster

Name: Ode to the Rooster
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded best-quality sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup drained, chopped pepperoncini; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls (or potato rolls); 4 prepared fried boneless chicken breasts; Hot sauce, for serving

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded best-quality sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup drained, chopped pepperoncini
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large Hawaiian sweet rolls (or potato rolls)
4 prepared fried boneless chicken breasts
Hot sauce, for serving

Directions

1

Pulse the cheese, mayonnaise and pepperoncini in a food processor until combined.
2

Season with salt and pepper.
3

Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
4

Slice the rolls; place a chicken breast on each roll and top with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
5

Wrap the sandwiches in foil and keep chilled until ready to use.
6

Preheat a grill to medium.
7

Place the foil-wrapped sandwiches cheese-side down on the grill and heat through, flipping once, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
8

Serve with your favorite hot sauce.
9

Photograph by Andrew McCaul