BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)
Golden grilled sourdough with BBQ chicken, sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese. A modern comfort food classic.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & BBQ
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - ½ cup BBQ sauce
→ Bread & Cheese
03 - 8 slices sourdough bread
04 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
→ Butter & Extras
06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
07 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - ½ cup pickled jalapeños, drained
# How to Make It:
01 - Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place buttered side down on preparation surface.
03 - Add cheddar slice, BBQ chicken mixture, onion slices, jalapeños, mozzarella slice, and another cheddar slice. Top with second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
04 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese melts completely.
05 - Cut sandwiches diagonally in half and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Transforms leftover chicken into something that feels completely new and crave-worthy
- The combination of sharp cheddar and mild mozzarella creates that perfect cheese pull that makes grilled cheese so satisfying
- Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like it came from a gourmet sandwich shop
02 -
- Low and slow heating prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts through
- Letting the sandwich rest for just 30 seconds after cutting keeps the filling from oozing out completely
- A good quality bread makes all the difference between soggy disappointment and sandwich perfection
03 -
- Grating the cheddar instead of slicing it helps it melt faster and more evenly
- Mayonnaise can replace butter for frying and creates an even crisper golden crust
- Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for 5 minutes before cooking helps the bread stay crunchier longer