BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)
Golden crispy bread filled with BBQ chicken and melted cheese blend
# 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 - In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
03 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread one side of each slice with softened butter.
04 - Turn 4 slices butter-side down. Top each with 1/4 of the BBQ chicken mixture, a generous layer of mixed cheese, and optional onion and cilantro if desired. Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side up, to form sandwiches.
05 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet (work in batches if needed). Cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crispy and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the sweet BBQ sauce plays against sharp cheddar creates that perfect sweet-savory dance we all secretly love
- These sandwiches transform leftover chicken into something that feels like an event
02 -
- Medium-low heat is your friend here because high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts through
- A light press with your spatula helps the bread make contact with the pan for even crisping
03 -
- Sliced jalapeños add heat that plays surprisingly well with the sweet BBQ
- Buttering the bread instead of the pan gives you more even coverage