Description
BBQ chicken grilled cheese merges smoky, tangy flavors between crispy, golden bread slices. Melted cheese and tender chicken create an irresistible sandwich that satisfies your comfort meal cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups shredded roast chicken
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
- 12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.25 cups (4 tbsps) butter
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps parsley, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Caramelize Aromatics: Sauté diced onions in oil until translucent, developing a sweet, rich flavor foundation for the BBQ chicken filling.
- Build Chicken Filling: Combine shredded chicken with paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce in the skillet, heating thoroughly to meld flavors and create a robust, tangy mixture.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Whisk melted butter with fresh parsley and crushed garlic, creating an aromatic spread that will enhance the sandwich’s exterior.
- Assemble Sandwich Base: Coat one side of each bread slice with the garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage for a crisp, golden exterior.
- Layer Cheese and Filling: Construct the sandwich by first placing a generous layer of cheddar cheese, topping it with the warm BBQ chicken mixture, and adding another layer of cheese to maximize melting potential.
- Grill to Perfection: Place the assembled sandwich on a preheated griddle or skillet over medium heat, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side. Gently press with a spatula to promote even browning and complete cheese melting.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sandwich when achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and luxuriously melted cheese interior. Let rest briefly, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Butter Technique: Use softened butter for even spreading, ensuring complete bread coverage without tearing delicate bread surfaces.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Choose room temperature cheese for faster, more uniform melting and better sandwich texture.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning while allowing bread to crisp and cheese to melt completely.
- Flavor Enhancement: Let BBQ chicken mixture cool slightly before assembling to prevent soggy bread and maintain sandwich structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg