Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken meets melted cheese in this ultimate comfort sandwich. Crispy bread embraces smoky, tender chicken and gooey cheddar, promising a flavor explosion that will satisfy your deepest hunger cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2.5 cups shredded roast chicken
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
Bread and Base:
- 12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
- 0.25 cups (4 tablespoons) butter
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté diced onions in oil until translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatic essence.
- Add minced garlic, shredded chicken, ground paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and tangy BBQ sauce to the skillet, stirring until the mixture is thoroughly heated and flavors are well combined.
- Create a fragrant garlic butter by whisking melted unsalted butter (or 113 grams) with finely chopped fresh parsley and crushed garlic cloves.
- Generously brush the exterior sides of each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage for a golden, crispy finish.
- Layer the bottom slice of bread with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a delectable base for the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Carefully spoon the warm BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer, distributing the filling uniformly.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of cheese on top of the chicken to enhance the melting potential.
- Crown the sandwich with the second buttered bread slice, butter side facing outward.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium temperature, allowing the surface to warm evenly.
- Grill the assembled sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and cheese melting.
- Remove from heat when the bread turns a rich golden brown and the cheese becomes luxuriously melted.
- Allow the sandwich to rest for one minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Summer backyard cookouts inspired this mouthwatering mashup of BBQ flavors and classic grilled cheese.
- Tender shredded chicken caramelized with smoky BBQ sauce creates an irresistible filling that elevates the traditional sandwich.
- Garlic butter brushed on bread ensures a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a rich, aromatic crunch.
- Layering cheese before and after the chicken helps create a melty, gooey center that stretches with every bite.
- Perfect for using leftover rotisserie chicken or grilling up a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg