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Chipotle Strawberry Chicken Grilled Cheese
Serves 4.
The unique mix of sweet-fiery berry sauce, meaty chicken, oozy brie, and peppery arugula makes this a grilled cheese worthy of grown-up tastes. Make it the star of lunch, or pair with a salad for a quick summer dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp (10 mL) grapeseed oil or sunflower oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) chopped strawberries
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp (10 mL) minced chipotle chili canned in adobo sauce
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 2 tsp (10 mL) finely chopped rosemary
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 8 slices crusty whole grain or gluten-free bread
- 8 oz (225 g) sliced cooked organic chicken
- 4 oz (112 g) sliced brie cheese
- 2 cups (500 mL) arugula
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 419
- protein 31g
-
fat
20g
- saturated fat 10g
- trans fat 0g
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carbohydrates
29g
- sugars 6g
- fibre 5g
- sodium 632mg
Directions
01
In medium saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add shallot and garlic; heat for 1 minute. Add strawberries, red wine vinegar, chipotle chili, and salt to pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in rosemary and remove from heat.
02
In skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Top a slice of bread with chicken, cheese, strawberry sauce, arugula, and a second slice of bread. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Heat until bread is crispy and golden on both sides and cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side. Prepare sandwiches in batches if necessary.
