BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable version)
Golden sourdough piled high with smoky BBQ chicken and gooey melted cheese for the ultimate comfort sandwich.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken & BBQ
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, drained
# Directions:
01 - Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated throughout.
02 - Lay out bread slices and butter one side of each. Place buttered side down on preparation surface.
03 - Place one cheddar slice on four bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken mixture, onion slices, jalapeños if desired, mozzarella slice, and remaining cheddar. Complete 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 with spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
05 - Remove from heat, cut each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into something extraordinary in under 30 minutes
- The sharp cheddar and mild mozzarella combo creates the most addictive cheese pull
02 -
- Medium low heat is your friend here too high and you'll burn the bread before the cheese melts
- Dont skip the mozzarella layer it's what creates that restaurant quality cheese pull
03 -
- Let the sandwiches rest for 60 seconds after cooking so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't ooze out when you cut them
- If cooking multiple batches, keep finished sandwiches warm in a 200F oven while you finish the rest