Description
These grilled mozzarella BBQ chicken sandwiches combine melty cheese, smoky chicken, and tangy barbecue sauce between crispy, buttery bread for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 slices sandwich bread or 2 ciabatta rolls, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. If using a panini press, set it up now.
- In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice or roll.
- On the unbuttered side, layer BBQ chicken, mozzarella, red onion slices, and parsley. Top with the other bread slice, buttered side out.
- Place sandwich in the skillet and grill each side for 3–4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted. Press slightly with a spatula.
- Let rest for 1 minute before slicing.
- Slice and serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melt.
- Day-old bread gives a better crisp.
- Add garlic powder to the butter for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled sandwich, mozzarella chicken, bbq chicken sandwich, easy lunch, comfort food