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First, cut 200 gms of boneless chicken into tiny pieces, small enough for easy bites.
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This, in turn, can be regarded as one of the ways through which chicken can be prepared to be used as filling in a sandwich.
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Now that the chicken is cut, it's time to marinate.
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Marinating gives flavour to the chicken; this makes every single bite juicy and delicious.
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In a bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste to the chicken.
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This paste is the basic mixture in many recipes as it forms a solid aromatic base for the chicken.
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Sprinkle over ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder all over the chicken.
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Black pepper adds a good quantity of heat but does not overpower the flavour of the dish; besides, black pepper will bring forth the rich flavours of the chicken.
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Put the salt as you like it, then let the mixture sit and make sure that all of the chicken pieces are well coated by each spice.
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Now let the marinated chicken rest for almost 15 minutes in that mixture.
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Such a short marination time allows flavours to penetrate the chicken so that it tastes good when cooked.
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As little as 15 minutes may seem, it still manages to instil a fair share of richness in the flavour profile of the chicken.
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You need to now heat one tablespoon of oil over a medium flame in a pan. That may be a vegetable oil, canola oil, or olive oil-it's your choice.
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When the oil is sufficiently hot without smoking, add your marinated chicken pieces to the pan and position them so that they will cook evenly.
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Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it gets that lovely golden brown on the outside and is cooked inside.
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That should take around 7-10 minutes.
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That all depends on how big your pieces of chicken happen to be and what heat you're using.
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To check if the chicken is done, hold a piece close and gently squeeze it.
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If it's firm and not pink inside, then it's done. If not, cut into a piece to make sure.
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Once it's done, remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool.
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Cooling the chicken is especially essential as it helps with easy shredding and prevents the filling from getting soggy when mixed with all the other ingredients.
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Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and shred the chicken into small, manageable pieces.
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You can either use the fork to pull apart the chicken or shred it by hand.
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The shredded texture makes the chicken mix well and even ensures that all bites of your sandwich are well-feted.
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Include ¼ cup grated cheese with shredded chicken.
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Besides making the sandwich rich with flavour, the cheese acts as a binder that holds the fillings together.
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You can use cheddar, mozzarella, or both, which work perfectly for the cheese, as you like.
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On top of that, add two tablespoons of mayonnaise. Mayonnaise adds a good creamy texture to hold the chicken together.
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The remaining one tablespoon of tomato ketchup provides the dish with sweet and tangy flavours to mix with the savoury chicken.
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Yet, in the end, add another ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder to spice it up and let the flavours blend.
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Mix all of it well.
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Now, let's get our chicken-cheese mixture ready to go inside our sandwiches.
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Cut four slices of bread and butter on one side of the slices. Buttering adds a rich taste and a crispy golden crust when the bread is toasted.
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Position the bread so that the buttered sides are out; therefore, this side will have contact with heat.
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Place the chicken-cheese mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of two slices.
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Fill them generously, but not too over the edge, in case you close it and the filling spills out.
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Once spread, place the remaining two slices of bread on top buttered sides exposed.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat or preheat a sandwich maker.
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Now, place the sandwiches in a pan or sandwich maker, buttered side down.
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If you're using a pan, gently press down on the sandwiches with a spatula to create good contact with the heat to cook them evenly.
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Let it cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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When you're using a sandwich maker, just use the instructions from your machine.
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When the sandwiches are golden brown, with the melted cheese, remove them from heat.
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Let the chicken sandwiches sit on the cutting board and cut them in half or quarters, as you desire.
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Serve the hot crisp chicken sandwiches with ketchup, chutney, or any other dipping sauce to give that extra flavour.