BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Tender shredded chicken in smoky BBQ sauce with melty cheddar between crispy golden bread - ready in just 20 minutes!
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
02 - 120 ml (½ cup) BBQ sauce
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
04 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ For the Sandwich
05 - 8 slices sourdough or sandwich bread
06 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
07 - 2 tbsp butter, softened (for spreading)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated. Add red onion and cilantro if using.
02 - Lay out the bread slices and spread butter on one side of each. On the unbuttered side of four slices, layer 1 slice of cheese, a generous scoop of BBQ chicken, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread, buttered side facing out.
03 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill each sandwich 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
04 - Slice and serve hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
- Uses convenient rotisserie chicken for quick preparation
- Combines familiar flavors that both kids and adults love
- Easily customizable with optional add-ins
02 -
- Each sandwich delivers 32g of protein making this a surprisingly satisfying meal
- Preparation takes just 20 minutes total perfect for busy weeknights
- The recipe easily scales up or down for any number of servings
03 -
- Allow the butter to soften completely before spreading for the most even coverage and best browning
- Shred your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded for superior melting quality
- Let the sandwiches rest for one minute before cutting to allow the cheese to set slightly preventing the filling from spilling out