Description
BBQ chicken grilled cheese brings together smoky pulled chicken and melted cheddar between crispy sourdough slices. Layered with tangy barbecue sauce and caramelized onions, this sandwich delivers a mouthwatering blend of comfort and bold flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2.5 cups shredded roast chicken
- 12 slices havarti cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Bread Ingredients:
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
Instructions
- Sauté finely chopped onions in vegetable oil over medium heat until translucent and softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until aromatic, ensuring it does not burn.
- Incorporate shredded cooked chicken into the skillet, then sprinkle smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
- Pour Worcestershire sauce and barbecue sauce over the chicken, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating and heating.
- Warm the chicken mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unsalted butter, crushed garlic, and finely chopped fresh parsley.
- Microwave the butter mixture for 20-30 seconds until completely melted and well-integrated.
- Arrange 12 bread slices on a clean work surface, creating 6 sandwich bases.
- Generously brush the melted garlic herb butter across each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer one slice of cheese on each buttered bread piece as the first foundation.
- Distribute the warm barbecue chicken mixture evenly across 6 bread slices.
- Top the chicken with additional cheese slices for extra richness.
- Complete each sandwich by placing the remaining buttered bread slices on top, butter side facing outward.
- Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for even cooking.
- Carefully place assembled sandwiches in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until bottom turns golden brown.
- Gently flip sandwiches, reducing heat to medium-low, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and second side browns.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1-2 minutes, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Perfectly balance bold BBQ chicken flavors with melty cheese for a gourmet grilled sandwich experience.
- Crisp butter-toasted bread creates a golden, crunchy exterior that complements the juicy, smoky chicken filling.
- Customize your sandwich by experimenting with different BBQ sauce styles or adding extra spices like smoked paprika for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep the chicken mixture ahead of time to streamline cooking and create a quick, delicious meal in minutes.
- Use a non-stick skillet and medium heat to achieve an even, golden-brown crust without burning the bread.
- Serve immediately while cheese is hot and melted for maximum taste and textural enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg