Description
Grilled cheese with bbq chicken pineapple brings together sweet and savory flavors that work beautifully when you bite into melty cheese and tender chicken. Pineapple’s tropical sweetness balances the smoky bbq sauce, so each bite gives you a satisfying contrast that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Dairy:
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Bread and Base:
- 2 slices of bread
Flavoring and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Combine your 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce in a bowl and stir until everything coats evenly.
- Take both of your 2 slices of bread and spread 1 tablespoon of butter across one side of each piece.
- Flip one slice butter-side down onto your work surface, then layer your BBQ chicken mixture, 1/4 cup pineapple chunks, and 1 cup shredded cheese directly onto the unbuttered side.
- Place your second slice on top with the buttered side facing outward.
- Set your skillet to medium heat and let it warm for about 2 minutes.
- Place your sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip your sandwich carefully and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes at medium heat until that side matches the first and your cheese melts completely inside.
- Transfer your sandwich to a cutting board, slice it diagonally if that’s how you like it, and eat it while it’s still warm.
Notes
- Shred your chicken finely so it distributes evenly throughout the sandwich instead of clumping in one spot.
- Toast your bread slices before assembling to create a barrier that keeps the sandwich from getting soggy from the pineapple juices.
- Layer the cheese directly on the bread as your first ingredient so it acts as a shield between the bread and wet fillings.
- Cook over medium rather than high heat, as it gives the cheese time to melt completely while the bread browns evenly without burning.
- If you’re dairy-free, use a plant-based cheese that melts well, though you may need an extra minute or two for it to fully soften.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: More Chicken Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 810 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg