Smoky BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Smoky BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Chicken Breast; 2 slices Ciabatta Bread; 5 slices Buffalo Mozzarella; 2 Tablespoons Red Onion, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped; 4 Tablespoons Smoky BBQ Sauce, Recipe Below; 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 1/2 cups Ketchup; ⅓ cups Cider Vinegar; 1/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Tomato Paste; 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce; 3 teaspoons Salt; 1- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole Chicken Breast
2 slices Ciabatta Bread
5 slices Buffalo Mozzarella
2 Tablespoons Red Onion, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped
4 Tablespoons Smoky BBQ Sauce, Recipe Below
1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
1/2 cups Ketchup
⅓ cups Cider Vinegar
1/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
3 teaspoons Salt
1- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

1
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and grill on a heated grill pan until the chicken is cooked through.
2
Let cool.
3
Once cool, slice on a bias and set aside.
4
Spread the BBQ sauce (recipe below) on the ciabatta bread.
5
Pile on the chicken, mozzarella, red onion, and cilantro.
6
Place the sandwich onto a panini press and grill until the cheese melts.
7
Smoky BBQ Sauce:
8
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to medium low and reduce by at least half until the sauce has thickened.
10
Remove from the pan and package in an airtight container and use as needed.

284

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Chicken Breast, 2 slices Ciabatta Bread, 5 slices Buffalo Mozzarella, 2 Tablespoons Red Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Smoky BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoky BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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