BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Melted cheeses, BBQ chicken, and red onions tucked into crisp sourdough. Savory, smoky, and satisfying.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Bread & Spreads

05 - 8 slices sourdough or country bread
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables & Extras

07 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken breast with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl, tossing until all pieces are evenly coated.
02 - Arrange bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place 4 bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean cutting board.
04 - Top each bread slice with one fourth of the BBQ chicken, a generous mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup total per sandwich), several red onion slices and optional cilantro.
05 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Transfer hot sandwiches to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses cooked chicken so you can pull from leftovers or a store-bought rotisserie
  • Buffet of melty cheese for that irresistible stretch
  • Satisfies both adults and kids with a sweet smoky tang
  • Ready in under half an hour with basic kitchen tools
  • Perfect way to repurpose leftover chicken without sacrificing flavor
02 -
  • High in protein and satisfying enough for dinner
  • Each sandwich toasts up golden crisp and gooey every time
  • Works just as well with leftover chicken as with fresh cooked
03 -
  • Always shred your own cheese for superior melting and flavor pre-shredded often has a coating that prevents smooth melting.
  • If you love extra crunch try brushing the outside with a little mayo instead of butter. Do not skip a gentle press with the spatula when grilling to increase contact and guarantee a golden finish.

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