Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken transforms classic grilled cheese into a mouthwatering comfort meal that blends smoky, tangy flavors with gooey melted cheese. Crispy bread, tender chicken, and zesty barbecue sauce create an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken)
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 slices cheddar cheese (or mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Aromatic and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
Optional Toppings:
- Pickled jalapenos
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by shredding and mixing thoroughly with BBQ sauce until every strand is evenly coated, creating a rich and tangy filling.
- Arrange bread slices on a clean surface, strategically layering cheese, sauced chicken, thinly sliced red onions, and any additional desired toppings to build robust flavor profiles.
- Generously coat exterior of each sandwich with softened butter, ensuring complete and even coverage for optimal golden-brown crispiness.
- Preheat skillet to medium heat (around 350°F), carefully placing sandwiches butter-side down and cooking for 3-4 minutes until achieving a deep golden-brown crust.
- Gently flip sandwiches, applying light pressure with spatula to promote even melting and uniform browning, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese becomes perfectly melted and bread turns crispy.
- Remove from heat, allowing sandwiches to rest momentarily for cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve immediately with optional extra BBQ sauce drizzled on top for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Customize sauce intensity by adjusting BBQ sauce quantity to match personal flavor preferences.
- Select sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese for extra flavor complexity and meltability.
- Swap traditional bread with gluten-free options for celiac or wheat-sensitive individuals.
- Transform recipe into lighter version by using low-fat cheese and lean chicken breast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg