BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough grilled cheese stuffed with smoky BBQ chicken and melted cheese blend

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & BBQ

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)

→ Bread & Cheese

03 - 8 slices sourdough bread
04 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Butter & Extras

06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
07 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
08 - ½ cup pickled jalapeños, drained (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out the bread slices. Butter one side of each slice. Place the buttered side down.
03 - Add 1 slice of cheddar to 4 bread slices. Top with BBQ chicken, a few onion slices, jalapeños (if using), a slice of mozzarella, and another slice of cheddar. Finish with the second bread slice, buttered side facing out.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover chicken into the kind of sandwich that makes people pause mid-bite
  • The sourdough gets this shattering crunch that protects the molten cheese inside
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a pub that takes pride in their menu
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend—high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts into that liquid state you want
  • Let the sandwiches rest for literally 30 seconds after cutting so the cheese sets slightly instead of running completely onto the plate
  • The butter needs to be soft enough to spread without tearing the sourdough—microwave it for 10 seconds if you forgot to take it out early
03 -
  • Mayo instead of butter on the bread creates this restaurant-style golden crust that's worth trying at least once
  • Weigh down the sandwich with a second pan while cooking for that pressed sandwich vibe that holds everything together

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