Description
Savor the irresistible smoky bbq chicken melt sandwich, a culinary masterpiece blending tender chicken, melted cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce. Indulgent layers promise a flavor explosion that will transport taste buds to grilling paradise.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded roast chicken
- 12 slices havarti cheese
Bread and Base:
- 12 slices sourdough bread or sturdy white bread
- 1/4 cup butter
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons parsley (minced)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, approximately 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the skillet, blending with paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. Stir thoroughly and heat until warm, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Combine melted butter with chopped parsley and minced garlic in a small bowl, creating a fragrant spread.
- Arrange bread slices on a clean work surface and generously brush with the herb-infused butter mixture.
- Flip bread slices and layer each with a slice of cheese, followed by an even distribution of the smoky BBQ chicken mixture.
- Top each sandwich with another cheese slice and complete with the remaining buttered bread.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium temperature and carefully place sandwiches inside.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Gently flip sandwiches and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely and second side achieves a rich, toasted color.
- Remove from skillet, let rest briefly, then slice diagonally before serving.
Notes
- Shred chicken easily by using two forks to pull apart warm, cooked chicken breasts or use rotisserie chicken for a faster preparation.
- Customize BBQ sauce intensity by mixing different brands or adding hot sauce for extra kick, letting you control the spice level to suit personal preferences.
- Toast bread beforehand to enhance sandwich crispiness and prevent sogginess, creating a more textural and satisfying eating experience.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free bread and checking that BBQ sauce contains no wheat-based ingredients, allowing those with dietary restrictions to enjoy the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg