Description
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring shredded chicken coated in barbecue sauce and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 slices of bread (your choice)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place four slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Top each slice with a generous amount of the BBQ chicken mixture, followed by a handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
- If using, add sliced red onion and chopped cilantro on top of the cheese.
- Place the remaining four slices of bread on top, buttered side up. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing in half. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeño slices or use a spicy barbecue sauce.
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as pepper jack or mozzarella, for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg