The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup: Mastering the BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
These BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are cheesy, savory, and perfectly crispy. Garlicky buttered bread is pan-fried to golden perfection and stuffed with BBQ chicken and creamy Havarti cheese. They’re a perfect lunch, dinner, or game-day treat!
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 ½ cups shredded roasted chicken
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup BBQ sauce
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12 slices Havarti cheese
Garlic Butter Bread:
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¼ cup butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons parsley, minced
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12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
Instructions
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Prepare BBQ Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add shredded chicken, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
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Make Garlic Butter:
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In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and parsley. Microwave until melted.
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Assemble Sandwiches:
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Spread melted butter mixture on all 12 slices of bread.
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On 6 slices, layer 1 slice of cheese, BBQ chicken mixture (dividing evenly), and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining 6 slices of bread, buttered side out.
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Cook Sandwiches:
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Cook sandwiches until the bottom is golden, 3–5 minutes.
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Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
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Notes
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Cheese choice: Havarti melts beautifully, but you can also use mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend for variation.
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Keep warm: Place cooked sandwiches on a baking sheet in a low oven while finishing the rest.
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Add-ins: Try sliced pickles or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
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