BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)
Tender shredded chicken coated in BBQ sauce, piled high with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese between buttery, golden sourdough bread for the ultimate comfort food.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl, mixing until evenly coated. Set aside until ready to assemble.
02 - Blend cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl for even distribution throughout sandwiches.
03 - Lay out all bread slices and spread softened butter evenly over one side of each slice.
04 - Place 4 bread slices butter-side down. Layer each with one-quarter of BBQ chicken mixture, generous portion of cheese blend, and optional onion and cilantro. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
05 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
06 - Cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until bread turns golden brown and crispy and cheese melts completely. Work in batches if necessary.
07 - Remove from skillet, let cool briefly, then slice diagonally and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the ultimate comfort food mashup that turns leftover rotisserie chicken into something extraordinary
- The combination of cheddar and mozzarella creates that perfect cheese pull you crave in a grilled cheese
02 -
- Low and slow heat wins the race because high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts properly
- Letting the sandwiches rest for even 60 seconds makes a huge difference in keeping the filling inside where it belongs
03 -
- A cast iron skillet creates the most even, golden crust but any heavy bottomed pan works beautifully
- Mayo can replace butter for spreading if you want an even crispier exterior with a subtle tangy flavor