BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable View)
Golden sourdouthear sandwich with BBQ chicken, sharp cheddar, and melted mozzarella
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Prepare:
01 - Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place buttered side down on work surface.
03 - Place 1 cheddar slice on 4 bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken, red onion slices, jalapeños if desired, mozzarella slice, and another cheddar slice. Cover with remaining bread, 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 melted.
05 - Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of sharp cheddar and mellow mozzarella creates the perfect cheese pull that stretches beautifully when you take that first bite
- Using precooked chicken means this comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something indulgent without the effort
02 -
- Low and slow is the secret here - medium heat allows the cheese to melt completely before the bread burns
- Let the sandwiches rest for about one minute after cutting, which prevents the cheese from immediately oozing out when you take that first bite
03 -
- A cast iron skillet creates the most even heat and beautiful golden crust, but any heavy-bottomed pan will work perfectly
- Pressing gently with your spatula while cooking helps the cheese adhere to both bread slices, preventing the whole filling from sliding out when you flip