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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese for a Flavor-Packed Comfort Fix

Enjoy a BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese sandwich packed with smoky BBQ flavor, melty cheese, and zesty jalapeños.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Sourdough or Tiger Bread Thick slices for sturdy support
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken (shredded) Use rotisserie or leftovers
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Your favorite brand
  • 2 slices Monterey Jack Cheese For melty goodness
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese For a touch of sharpness
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion (diced) Substitute with spring onion if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños Adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For frying the bread

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, diced red onion, and pickled jalapeños. Stir until well-coated.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of bread. In a cold skillet, place two slices butter-side down. Layer with two slices of Monterey Jack cheese, half of the BBQ chicken mixture, and two slices of cheddar cheese.
  3. Top with another slice of bread, butter-side out. Heat on medium.
  4. Cook for about 4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and fry for an additional 4 minutes.
  5. Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use thick slices of bread and control cooking temperature carefully.

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