BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)
Tender BBQ chicken with melted cheese on crispy golden sourdough, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll 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 It:
01 - Combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl, mixing until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - Blend cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl for even distribution.
03 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place 4 bread slices butter-side down. Layer with BBQ chicken mixture, cheese blend, and optional onion and cilantro. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
06 - Cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread turns golden brown and crispy with cheese fully melted. Work in batches if necessary.
07 - Remove from heat, let cool for 1-2 minutes, slice diagonally, and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tangy BBQ and gooey cheese hits every craving in one bite
- It transforms leftover chicken into something that feels restaurant special
- Ready in twenty minutes flat but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
02 -
- Low and slow heat is your friend here. Rushing with high heat burns the bread before the cheese inside has time to melt completely.
- Slicing the sandwiches diagonally after that brief resting period helps the filling stay put and makes them easier to eat.
03 -
- Use mayonnaise instead of butter for an even crispier golden crust that will not burn as easily
- Put a lid on the skillet for the last minute of cooking to ensure the cheese melts completely