BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable version)
Golden sourdouth layered with smoky BBQ chicken and melted cheese delivers modern comfort food in minutes.
# 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 Make It:
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 preparation surface.
03 - Add cheddar slice to 4 bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken, onion slices, jalapeños, mozzarella slice, and another cheddar slice. Complete with second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
04 - Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese melts completely.
05 - Cut sandwiches diagonally in half and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The way mozzarella creates that Instagram worthy cheese pull every single time
- How rotisserie chicken transforms into something completely new in under thirty minutes
- That perfect crunch when the sourdough hits the hot buttered pan
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- Low and slow cooking prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts completely
- Pressing gently with your spatula helps the cheese bond everything together
- Letting the sandwiches rest for just one minute after cutting keeps the filling from oozing out everywhere
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- A cast iron skillet creates the most even, restaurant worthy crust
- Mayo instead of butter on the bread is a controversial trick that actually works