Craving the ultimate comfort food? This BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a game-changer! Packed with tender, flavorful BBQ chicken, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly crisp bread, it's a mouthwatering twist on the classic grilled cheese.
- 4 large or 8 small thick slices of sourdough, tiger, or giraffe bread (UK)
- 2 packed cups (250g-300g) of cooked, shredded chicken (see notes)
- ⅔ cup (160g) BBQ sauce, or to taste
- 4 slices of Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or your preferred second cheese)
- ¼ - ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, finely diced (adjust for spice level)
- Butter, for spreading on bread
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, diced jalapeños, and red onion. Set aside.
Place two slices of bread in a large frying pan with the heat off. Butter one side of each slice, then flip them so the buttered side is facing down. Top one slice with two slices of Monterey Jack cheese, followed by half of the BBQ chicken mixture. Add two slices of cheddar cheese on top, then place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
Turn on the heat to medium and cook the sandwich, flipping carefully once the first side is golden and the cheese begins to melt. Continue cooking until both sides are golden and crispy, with the cheese fully melted in the middle.
If making large sandwiches, be cautious while flipping to prevent spilling the filling. Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy!
Cooked Chicken:
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken, or cook your own by pan-frying seasoned chicken breasts (around 14 oz/400g). After frying both sides, add water or chicken stock, cover, and simmer for 8-12 minutes, until cooked through. Shred the chicken using two forks.
BBQ Sauce:
- Choose any high-quality BBQ sauce you like, whether it’s sweet, smoky, or spicy. For extra flavor, try a specialty sauce, like Heinz Korean Style Sticky BBQ Sauce.