BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Introduction
The BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food mashup—melty cheese, smokey barbecue flavor, and juicy chicken, all hugged between crisp, buttery bread. This is the sandwich to make when you want something that’s both satisfying and a bit indulgent. Serve it up as a hearty lunch or a fast dinner, and watch it become an instant favorite for both kids and adults.
Why This BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich Stands Out
The magic is in the flavor combo: sweet, tangy barbecue sauce with gooey cheese and tender, shredded chicken. The crisp, golden crust gives way to a brilliantly messy, savory center that’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—ideal for game days, quick meals, or when you want to elevate your sandwich game without fuss.
Prepping the Chicken and Veggies
Start by shredding pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken—about a cup’s worth. Investing in a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen makes this process quick, safe, and super easy. For a flavorful kick, dice up a red onion and a bell pepper. Using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper will give you uniform pieces and save lots of chopping time.
Mix the chicken and veggies with your favorite barbecue sauce in a bowl, ensuring every bite gets that signature BBQ zing.
Building and Grilling the Sandwich
Spread softened butter or mayonnaise on the outside of your bread slices. Evenly distribute the BBQ chicken mixture and generous slices of cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack work particularly well.
For consistently crisp, evenly browned sandwiches, use a quality skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch. If you’re making several sandwiches for a hungry crowd or want to batch-prep, lining your baking sheet with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet will prevent sticking and make clean-up a breeze.
Cook over medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese is bubbling—then slice and serve.
Serving Suggestions for the Ultimate BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese
Pair your sandwich with a side of crunchy slaw or a crisp salad stored conveniently in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl for a balanced meal. Serve with pickles, kettle chips, or even a zesty corn salad for extra flair.
This sandwich also keeps well for packed lunches—simply reheat in a toaster oven or enjoy at room temperature.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
Each sandwich (serving size: one sandwich) delivers about 400–500 calories, depending on bread type, amount of cheese, and barbecue sauce. Protein-rich and hearty, it provides an excellent midday energy boost—enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recap
There’s nothing quite like a BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich: it’s bold, gooey, and satisfying at every level. Quick to assemble, adaptable to your favorite BBQ flavors, and endlessly comforting—it’s guaranteed to become a repeat favorite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with barbecue sauce, diced onion, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay out the bread slices and spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
- Place half the bread, butter-side-down, on a cutting board. Top with a layer of cheese, then the BBQ chicken mixture, then another layer of cheese. Finish with another bread slice, butter-side-up.
- Heat a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium heat. When hot, add the sandwiches (in batches, as needed).
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is crisp and golden and cheese is melted. (If cooking multiple, use a baking sheet lined with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet, and bake at 400°F until melty and crisp.)
- Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, then slice and enjoy.
- For on-the-go meals, store in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl and take with you!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes