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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

A delicious blend of savory shredded roasted chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and gooey Havarti cheese, all grilled between slices of crispy sourdough bread.


Ingredients

  • 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
  • 12 slices Havarti cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
  • 12 slices sourdough bread (or sturdy white bread)


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced red onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Combine shredded chicken, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce with the sautéed onions and garlic; mix well.
  5. In another skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Brush both sides of each slice of sourdough bread with the garlic butter mixture.
  7. Layer the BBQ chicken mixture on a slice of bread, followed by 2 slices of Havarti cheese, and top with another slice of bread.
  8. Grill the sandwich on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  9. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.

Notes

For added taste, consider adding jalapeños or avocado slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.