BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Tender shredded chicken coated in smoky BBQ sauce, layered with melted cheddar and mozzarella between crispy butter-toasted bread slices.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & BBQ Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)

→ Cheese

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Butter

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

→ Optional Add-Ins

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
03 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread one side of each slice with softened butter.
04 - Turn 4 slices butter-side down. Top each with 1/4 of the BBQ chicken mixture, a generous layer of mixed cheese, and optional onion and cilantro if desired. Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side up, to form sandwiches.
05 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet (work in batches if needed). Cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crispy and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tangy BBQ and gooey cheese combination hits every craveable flavor note in one bite
  • Ready in twenty minutes flat using leftover chicken or a rotisserie bird from the store
  • Crispy sourdough outside gives way to that irresistible cheese pull that makes everyone reach for their phone to take a picture
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking keeps the filling from oozing out when you slice them
  • A heavy skillet or pressing down gently with your spatula helps the bread make even contact with the pan for uniform crisping
03 -
  • Mixing sharp cheddar with mild mozzarella gives you the best flavor and melt combo
  • Adding a tiny pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese mixture takes these sandwiches to the next level

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