BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Print View)
Savory BBQ chicken meets melted sharp cheddar and mozzarella on crispy sourdough for ultimate comfort.
# What You'll 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
# Method:
01 - Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out bread slices and butter one side of each. Place buttered side down on preparation surface.
03 - Place 1 cheddar slice on 4 bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken mixture, onion slices, jalapeños if desired, mozzarella slice, and another cheddar slice. Complete with remaining bread slices, 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 is thoroughly melted.
05 - Cut sandwiches diagonally in half and serve immediately while hot.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The way the sharp cheddar cuts through the sweet BBQ sauce is pure magic
- Leftover chicken finally has a destination worth getting excited about
- That crunch when you bite through the golden sourdough is absolutely addictive
02 -
- Medium heat is your friend. Too high and you'll burn the bread before the cheese melts through.
- Let the sandwiches rest for a minute after cooking so the cheese sets slightly. Otherwise everything slides right out when you cut them.
- A cast iron skillet gives the best crunch, but any heavy pan will work beautifully.
03 -
- Mayonnaise mixed into the butter creates an even crispier, more golden crust
- Grate your own cheddar instead of buying pre-shredded for the smoothest melt
- A pizza cutter makes the cleanest cuts through all those melty layers