BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)
Crispy sourdough stacked with tangy BBQ chicken and blended cheeses for the ultimate comfort food sandwich.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & BBQ Mixture
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
→ 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. 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.
04 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
05 - 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.
06 - Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of sharp cheddar and mild mozzarella creates the perfect melt while letting the BBQ flavor shine through
- It transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into something that feels like a treat from a gourmet diner
02 -
- Low and slow is the secret to perfectly melted cheese without burning the bread
- Do not press too hard with your spatula or you will squeeze out all that glorious melted cheese
03 -
- Mixing sharp and mild cheeses gives you both flavor and superior melting properties
- A splash of apple cider vinegar mixed into the BBQ sauce adds brightness that balances the sweet