BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Golden sourdough with smoky BBQ chicken, gooey cheese blend, and zesty toppings
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - ½ cup pickled jalapeños, drained
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine shredded chicken breast with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl, tossing until evenly coated.
02 - Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice. Place buttered side down on preparation surface.
03 - Place one cheddar slice on four bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken mixture, red onion slices, pickled jalapeños, mozzarella slice, and remaining cheddar slice. Complete with second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
04 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until golden brown and cheese melts completely.
05 - Remove from heat, cut each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sharp cheddar and melty mozzarella creates the most incredible cheese pull
- Leftover chicken transforms into something magical in just 25 minutes
- The sweet and tangy BBQ sauce cuts through the richness perfectly
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning while giving the cheese time to melt completely
- Pressing too hard squeezes out all the cheesy goodness, so use a gentle hand
- Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute before cutting to keep everything together
03 -
- Mayo mixed with a little garlic powder can replace butter for an extra crispy golden crust
- A cast iron skillet distributes heat more evenly than stainless steel for consistent results