🧀🔥 Sweet, Smoky & Ultra-Cheesy Comfort Food!
This BBQ Bacon Chicken Grilled Cheese is the ultimate upgraded sandwich—tender BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, and two types of melty cheese grilled to golden perfection. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the perfect quick meal for when you crave something indulgent and satisfying!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Fast & easy – Lunch or dinner in 18 minutes flat
✅ Sweet + smoky + savory – BBQ sauce brings it all together
✅ Extra gooey – Mozzarella adds that irresistible cheese pull
✅ Customizable – Add pickles, onions, or jalapeños for extra kick
📋 Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 2 slices bread (sourdough, Texas toast, or brioche)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great!)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s or your favorite)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 slice mozzarella cheese (optional but recommended!)
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
Optional Add-Ins
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Pickles (for tangy crunch)
- Jalapeños (for heat)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the BBQ Chicken
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken + BBQ sauce until fully coated.
2️⃣ Build the Sandwich
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Layer buttered-side down:
- 1 slice cheddar
- BBQ chicken mixture
- Crumbled bacon
- Mozzarella (if using)
- Optional add-ins (onions, pickles, etc.)
- Second cheddar slice
- Top with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
3️⃣ Grill to Perfection
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook 3–4 mins per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until:
- Golden brown
- Cheese is oozing
4️⃣ Slice & Serve!
- Cut diagonally for maximum cheese pull.
- Serve with:
- Chips
- Pickle spears
- Extra BBQ sauce for dipping
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Bacon hack – Microwave bacon between paper towels for quick, no-mess crispiness.
🔹 Cheese melt trick – Cover the skillet with a lid for 1 min to speed up melting.
🔹 Chicken shortcut – Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken.
🔹 Make it spicy – Mix 1 tsp hot sauce into the BBQ sauce.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Perfect with:
- Crispy sweet potato fries
- Creamy coleslaw
- Ice-cold beer or lemonade
🎉 Great for:
- Quick weeknight dinners
- Game day snacks
- Post-workout protein boost
🌶 Flavor Variations
- Hawaiian style – Add pineapple slices
- Ranch lover’s – Drizzle with ranch dressing
- Tex-Mex twist – Use pepper jack cheese + chipotle BBQ sauce
📊 Nutrition (Per Sandwich)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 28g
🔥 Final Thoughts
This BBQ Bacon Chicken Grilled Cheese is next-level comfort food—crispy, cheesy, smoky, and just sweet enough. It’s the kind of sandwich that makes regular lunches feel extra special!
Chef’s secret: For extra crispiness, spread mayonnaise on the outside instead of butter.
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Want to air-fry? Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 mins, flipping halfway! 😊
