Cajun Caesar Chicken Grilled Cheese

Chef Cynthia

Servings

2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Cuisine

Modern American

Category

Sandwich

Golden, crackling crust. Gooey, cascading cheese. Tender slices of grilled chicken soaked in citrus and spice. Every bite hits in layers—crisp, creamy, smoky, bright—while that warm lemon-anchovy butter melts down into the bread like it’s meant to...

Cajun Caesar Chicken Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (butterflied into 2 cutlets) or 2 thin-cut cutlets

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil (divided)

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

  • 4 slices thick-cut sourdough

  • 3 tbsp Churn Lemon & Anchovy Butter, softened (We used Churn)

  • 1 romaine heart, halved lengthwise

  • ½ cup mozzarella, grated (We used BelGioioso)

  • ½ cup fontina, grated (We used BelGioioso)

  • ¼ cup provolone, grated (We used BelGioioso)

  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (We used BelGioioso)

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for exterior)

  • 2.5+ tsp Spiceology Cajun Caesar Blend (divided)

Directions

  1. Butterfly chicken into even cutlets (~½-inch thick). Lightly pound if needed.

  2. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and Cajun Caesar Blend. Let rest 10 minutes at room temp or marinate up to overnight.

  3. Grill over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.

  4. Bring Churn Lemon & Anchovy Butter to room temperature until spreadable. Brush cut side with olive oil and season lightly with Cajun Caesar Blend.

  5. Grill cut-side down over high heat for 60–90 seconds until lightly charred but still structured. Trim root and roughly chop.

  6. Mix grated Parmesan with 1 tsp Cajun Caesar Blend. Set aside.

  7. Lay out bread slices. Spread softened butter on the outside of each slice

  8. Press Parmesan + Cajun Caesar mixture into the butter (this is your crust)

  9. Flip slices and spread Churn butter on the inside

  10. Layer fillings: Bottom slice → top, Mozzarella, Grilled chicken, Grilled romaine, Fontina, Provolone.

  11. Close sandwich, crust side facing out.

  12. Preheat grill or cast iron to medium-low heat. Place sandwiches on indirect heat (or pan). Cover and cook 3–5 minutes per side until cheese is fully melted.

  13. Move to direct heat (or increase to medium) and toast 30–45 seconds per side until deeply golden and crisp.
Recipe Products
Blend

Raspberry Chipotle Sweet & Spicy Seasoning

Key Ingredients

Chipotle Powder, Paprika, Cumin, Brownulated Sugar, Raspberry Powder