Chicken Jack Cheese Melt (Print Version)
Juicy chicken breast coated in melted Monterey Jack cheese, loaded with sautéed onions and mushrooms.
# Ingredients:
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2 medium-sized chicken breasts.
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1 tablespoon minced garlic.
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A pinch of salt to season.
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced.
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A tablespoon of smoked paprika.
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2 Monterey Jack cheese slices.
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1 tablespoon olive oil plus more, if needed.
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Half a pound of mushrooms, cut thin.
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1 tablespoon of butter and a little extra.
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1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice.
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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2 tablespoons soy sauce.
# Directions:
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Flatten the chicken evenly using a meat mallet.
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Mix together garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire, paprika, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken and leave it for 30+ minutes.
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Heat olive oil and sauté mushroom slices with the onion. Stir until they brown, then set to the side.
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Cook the marinated chicken in butter for 5-7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle it with black pepper and salt while cooking.
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Put cheese on top of the chicken, cover the pan, and let it melt. Add the sautéed onions and mushrooms before serving.
# Notes:
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Let the chicken marinate longer for better taste.
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Use fresh ingredients like garlic and onions.
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Let it rest a bit before cutting into the chicken.