BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Crispy sourdough filled with BBQ chicken and melted cheese blend

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & BBQ Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Butter

05 - 8 slices sourdough or country-style bread
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-Ins

07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

# How To Make:

01 - Combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl, mixing until evenly coated. Set aside until ready to assemble.
02 - Mix cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl for even distribution across sandwiches.
03 - Lay out all bread slices and spread softened butter evenly over one side of each slice.
04 - Place four bread slices butter-side down. Layer each with one-quarter of BBQ chicken, followed by generous cheese mixture. Add sliced onion and cilantro if using. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
05 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
06 - Place sandwiches in hot skillet, cooking in batches if necessary. Grill 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until bread turns golden brown and crispy with cheese completely melted.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board, let cool briefly, then slice diagonally and serve while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes ordinary leftover chicken and transforms it into something crave-worthy and indulgent
  • The combo of tangy BBQ and two cheeses creates that perfect pull-apart melt
  • Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like something from a comfort food diner
02 -
  • Medium heat is crucial because too high and you'll burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Pressing gently while cooking helps the bread make contact with the skillet for even browning
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for a few minutes prevents the cheese from immediately oozing out when you cut them
03 -
  • If your butter is too cold and tearing the bread, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften without melting completely
  • A sandwich press or heavy pan on top helps the cheese melt evenly if your skillet runs hot
  • Extra chicken mixture keeps in the fridge for three days, making repeat meals incredibly fast

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