Description
A delicious BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines tender shredded roasted chicken with tangy BBQ sauce and melted Havarti cheese, sandwiched between buttery garlic parsley sourdough bread and cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this recipe is simple, flavorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients
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BBQ Chicken Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Garlic Butter Bread
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
- 12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
Instructions
- Prepare BBQ Chicken Mixture: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small thinly sliced red onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 cup BBQ sauce. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup butter, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons minced parsley. Microwave the mixture until the butter is melted and everything is combined.
- Butter the Bread: Lay out 12 slices of sourdough bread on a work surface. Spread the melted garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Turn over the buttered bread slices so the buttered side is down. On 6 slices, place one slice of Havarti cheese, then evenly divide the BBQ chicken mixture among them. Top each with another slice of Havarti cheese, then cover with the remaining 6 slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the bottom side is golden brown. Flip the sandwiches, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the second side is browned and the cheese is fully melted.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like sourdough to hold the filling and avoid sogginess.
- Feel free to swap Havarti cheese for another melting cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Leftover roasted chicken works great to speed up prep time.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to taste depending on preferred sweetness and tanginess.
- For extra crispiness, use a panini press instead of a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken grilled cheese, chicken sandwich, BBQ chicken sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, quick dinner, easy lunch
