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I have never been a huge fan of patty melts, and I accept and embrace your anger at that statement. A big hunk of meat, a bunch of melted cheese, bread, and all of that butter just doesn’t sound like something I really need in my life. But switch it up with some perfectly cooked chicken and throw in a big pile of caramelized onions, and all of a sudden, I am very interested in that chicken melt sandwich. After making the components of the sandwiches and the sandwiches themselves (all told, a one-pan affair), I recommend listening to the Radiolab episode about colors while making a quick and easy Thousand Island dressing (mayo, ketchup, relish, maybe a little harissa!) and dipping potato chips in the sauce to test it repeatedly.
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