BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)
Golden sourdough overflowing with BBQ chicken and melted cheese
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & BBQ
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
→ 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 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
08 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, drained (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out the bread slices. Butter one side of each slice. Place the buttered side down.
03 - Add 1 slice of cheddar to 4 bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken, a few onion slices, jalapeños (if using), a slice of mozzarella, and another slice of cheddar. Finish with the second bread slice, buttered side facing out.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the mozzarella creates these incredible cheese pulls while the sharp cheddar brings that perfect punch
- How the BBQ sauce caramelizes slightly against the bread, creating crispy edges that taste like summer cookouts
- That first bite when the warm smoky chicken meets the crunch of golden sourdough
02 -
- Medium heat is your friend here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
- Let the sandwich cook undisturbed for the full 3 to 4 minutes on the first side so it develops that gorgeous golden crust
- Pressing too hard squeezes out all the cheesy goodness, just a gentle nudge is enough
03 -
- Mayonnaise mixed with a little garlic powder makes an excellent alternative to butter for the outside
- Parchment paper and a heavy pan on top creates an even more restaurant style press