Jalapeño Popper Fried Chicken Sandwich

In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, seasoning blend, diced fresh jalapeño, chopped candied jalapeños, and crumbled bacon. Mix until well combined and set aside.

Chop the cooked fried chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the bread by spreading mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough.

Pour the panko breadcrumbs onto a shallow plate. Press the mayo-coated side of each bread slice firmly into the panko to create a crust.

To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous layer of the jalapeño popper filling on the plain side of one slice of bread.

Top the filling with the chopped fried chicken, followed by the slices of white American cheese.

Close the sandwich with the remaining slice of bread, ensuring the panko-crusted side is facing out.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.

Cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted. Press down gently with a spatula while cooking.

Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately. Optionally, serve with bacon jam for dipping.