Description
A delicious and comforting BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese sandwich featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce, melted cheese, and optional red onions and cilantro, all grilled to golden perfection between buttery slices of bread. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Sandwich
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until the chicken is thoroughly coated and flavorful.
- Butter the bread: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice to ensure a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat to prepare for grilling the sandwiches.
- Assemble the sandwich on skillet: Place one slice of bread, butter side down, onto the heated skillet. Layer with 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup BBQ chicken mixture, optional red onion slices, fresh cilantro, and top with another 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Top the sandwich: Cover the fillings with another slice of bread, butter side up to complete the sandwich assembly.
- Grill the sandwich: Cook until the bottom slice is golden brown and the cheese starts melting, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip and grill the other side until equally golden and the cheese is fully melted, another 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat the process: Continue assembling and grilling the remaining sandwiches using the leftover ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese sandwiches hot for a cozy and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the BBQ sauce with your favorite brand or homemade variety for customized flavor.
- Use any combination of cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese for different taste profiles.
- Optional red onion and cilantro add extra freshness but can be omitted if preferred.
- For crispier sandwiches, cook on medium-low heat to allow cheese to melt fully without burning the bread.
- Leftover sandwiches can be reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture instead of a microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
