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The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

If you love buffalo chicken, this sandwich is about to become your new obsession. Creamy buffalo chicken loaded with sharp cheddar and mozzarella, layered between slices of sourdough and grilled until perfectly golden and crispy.

It’s cheesy, spicy, comforting, and everything you want in a grilled cheese. Serve it with ranch, blue cheese, pickles, or extra buffalo sauce for the ultimate bite.

Save this recipe for your next lunch, dinner, or game day spread! ❤️

—Ingredients—

6 slices sourdough bread
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mayonnaise, for spreading on the bread

—Instructions—

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
3. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of a slice of bread.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and place the bread in the skillet, mayonnaise-side down.
5. Sprinkle a layer of the cheddar-mozzarella mixture over the bread.
6. Add about one-third of the buffalo chicken mixture.
7. Top with another layer of the cheddar-mozzarella mixture.
8. Place a second slice of bread on top and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the top slice.
9. Cook for 3–5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
10. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 sandwiches total.
11. Let the sandwiches rest for 1–2 minutes before slicing and serving.

Gochujang Ranch Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl

Crispy golden chicken tossed over warm rice with the most flavorful creamy gochujang ranch sauce. It’s spicy, tangy, crunchy, and seriously so satisfying. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or when you’re craving a takeout-style bowl at home.

—Chicken Buttermilk Marinade—
4 chicken breasts cut into strips (tender size)
3 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

—Flour Mixture For The Chicken—
3 cups flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

—Gochujang Ranch—
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 packet ranch seasoning

—Yellow Rice—
Full recipe in my cookbook, the link is in my bio

—Instructions—

1. Cut the chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
2. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
3. Add the chicken strips into the buttermilk marinade, mix well, cover, and let them marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
5. Remove each chicken strip from the marinade and coat it really well in the flour mixture. Press the flour into the chicken so it gets extra crispy.
6. Heat oil to 350°F, then fry the chicken in batches until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked through for about 8-10 minutes.
7. Place the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray to drain.
8. In a bowl, mix together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, plain yogurt or sour cream, gochujang, and ranch seasoning until smooth and creamy.
9. Add warm yellow rice to a bowl.
10. Top with the crispy chicken and drizzle generously with the gochujang ranch.
11. Serve right away and enjoy!

The Perfect Summer Tortellini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This tortellini salad is everything you want in a summer dish—fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. Tender cheese-filled tortellini are tossed with crisp veggies and coated in a rich, tangy balsamic vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s light but satisfying, making it perfect for BBQs, picnics, or an easy weeknight side. The best part? It comes together in no time and tastes even better as it sits, soaking up all that delicious flavor.

—Ingredients—

4 cups tortellini (about 16 oz)
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
8 oz cherry tomatoes (about 1½ cups), halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced

—Balsamic Vinaigrette—

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper

—Instructions—

1. Prep the veggies— Trim and cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Make the vinaigrette & marinate— In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add in the cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion, toss, and let them marinate for about 5 minutes.
3. Cook the tortellini & asparagus— Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. During the last minute of cooking, add in the asparagus and let it cook together.
4. Drain & cool— Drain everything and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and keep the asparagus bright and crisp. Let it drain well.
5. Assemble the salad— Add the cooled tortellini and asparagus directly into the bowl with the marinated tomatoes and onions.
6. Toss & serve— Toss everything together until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve right away or chill for a bit, this one gets even better as it sits!