Ingredients

• 4 large or 8 small thick slices of Sourdough, Tiger, or Giraffe Bread (UK)
• 2 cups (250g-300g) cooked chicken, shredded (see notes for options)
• 2/3 cup (160g) BBQ Sauce, or to taste
• 4 slices of Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack Cheese
• 4 slices of Cheddar Cheese (or any other cheese you prefer)
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, finely diced (adjust to your spice preference)
• Butter, for spreading

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, jalapeños, and red onion. Set the mixture aside.
2. Heat a large frying pan on medium. Start by adding two slices of bread to the pan (heat off). Butter one side of each slice, then flip them over, so the buttered sides are facing down.
3. On the bread in the pan, layer the cheese—start with two slices of Monterey Jack, followed by half of the chicken mixture, and then two slices of Cheddar.
4. Top with another slice of bread, butter the top, and turn the heat to medium.
5. Cook the sandwich on both sides until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. If making larger sandwiches, be careful when flipping to avoid spilling the filling.
6. Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy your delicious BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese!

Notes:

• Cooked Chicken: If you don’t have leftover rotisserie chicken, you can easily cook fresh chicken. Use two large chicken breasts (around 14oz/400g). Season and fry both sides to get a nice color, then add water or chicken stock, cover, and simmer for 8-12 minutes until fully cooked. Shred with two forks.
• BBQ Sauce: Any BBQ sauce you enjoy will work. You can opt for sweet, smoky, or spicy varieties. A personal favorite is Heinz Korean Style Sticky BBQ Sauce for added flavor!
• Extras: Feel free to add fresh cilantro or substitute red onion with spring onions. Crispy bacon is always a great addition too!

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