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
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