Description
This BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe combines tender, shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce with melted cheese and optional fresh toppings, all grilled between buttery slices of bread. It’s a quick and comforting meal perfect for lunch or dinner, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Sandwich
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)
Instructions
- Combine Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken with the BBQ sauce until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Prepare the Bread: Spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread to ensure a crispy, golden crust when grilled.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat to warm it up for cooking the sandwiches.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On the skillet, place one slice of bread with the buttered side down. Add 1/4 cup shredded cheese, then top with 1/4 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture. If desired, add some thinly sliced red onion and chopped cilantro for extra flavor. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on top to help the sandwich stick together.
- Add Top Bread Slice: Place another slice of bread on top of the fillings, butter side up.
- Cook Sandwich: Grill the sandwich until the bottom slice is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, approximately 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat: Repeat the assembly and cooking steps with the remaining ingredients to make additional sandwiches.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the BBQ chicken grilled cheese sandwiches hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a cast-iron skillet if available.
- You can substitute BBQ chicken with store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add pickled jalapeños inside for a spicy kick.
- Use gluten-free bread to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in foil and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
