Chicken BBQ Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sandwich
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2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for ease)
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus more if you feel like drizzling
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8 slices of bread (try sourdough for the best taste)
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8 slices of cheddar cheese, or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella
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1/2 of a red onion, sliced thin
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2 tablespoons of butter, softened
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Optional add-ons: cilantro or pickled jalapeños
# Instructions:
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Toss the chicken and BBQ sauce together in a medium bowl until it’s all covered. If you like it saucier, add a little more sauce.
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Put 4 slices of bread on your work surface. Layer each one with a slice of cheese first, then spread 1/4 of the BBQ chicken mixture, followed by some onion slices and any extras you’re using. Lay another slice of cheese on top and close the sandwich with another piece of bread.
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Rub butter on the outsides of all the sandwiches. Make sure both the top and bottom slices are coated.
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Warm up a big skillet over medium heat. Place your sandwiches in the pan with the buttered side down. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes, or until you get that golden-brown color. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Press them gently so the cheese melts evenly.
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Take the sandwiches off the heat. Let them sit for a minute before slicing them in half. Serve right away with any leftover BBQ sauce on the side.
# Notes:
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Combining cheddar and mozzarella gives you a great mix of taste and melty texture.