Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Sandwiches with Gouda and Brioche

These hot honey garlic chicken sandwiches are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining juicy grilled chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze. The garlic herb butter adds richness, while the melted Gouda brings a creamy, smoky finish. Toasted brioche buns hold everything together for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for cookouts or a quick dinner.

Whether you fire up the grill or use a stovetop pan, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. The key is brushing the chicken with a honey-garlic butter mixture during the last minutes of cooking, then topping it with cheese until it melts into gooey perfection. Serve with extra hot honey drizzled on top for an extra kick.

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Ingredients

20 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

7 ounce Garlic Herb ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2.25 ounce Mike’s Hot Honey®View ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 slice Gouda CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Place half the garlic herb butter in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in two packets of hot honey. Halve the brioche buns. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a well-oiled grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet if you don’t have a grill.) Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes (grill times may vary). During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with the honey-garlic butter mixture and top each cutlet with a slice of Gouda cheese; cook until the cheese melts. (If using a skillet, cover the pan to help melt the cheese.) Add the buns, cut-side down, to the grill or pan; toast until golden. Spread the bottom halves of the toasted buns with the remaining garlic herb butter. Fill the buns with the chicken and drizzle with any remaining hot honey. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?

Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Pound them to an even thickness for quicker, more even cooking.

What can I substitute for brioche buns?

Any soft burger bun or roll works well. For a less rich option, try potato buns or ciabatta rolls.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

You can substitute the garlic herb butter with a dairy-free butter alternative and use a dairy-free cheese that melts well, such as vegan Gouda or mozzarella.