Smoky BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese
A flavorful twist on a comfort classic, featuring grilled chicken thighs, smoky BBQ sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 Grilled Chicken Thighs, cooked
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 Mashed Avocado
- 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
- 4 slices Bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Grill the Chicken Thighs: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and seasoning, and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until done. Let them rest before slicing.
- Mix the BBQ Sauce: Toss the grilled chicken pieces in BBQ sauce until coated.
- Prepare the Mashed Avocado: Mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Butter one side of a slice of bread, place it butter-side down, and layer with cheese, BBQ chicken, avocado, and another slice of cheese. Butter the top slice of bread.
- Grill to Perfection: Cook until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes each side.
- Slice and Serve: Let it cool for a minute, then cut the sandwich in half and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side of crispy sweet potato fries or a summer salad. For dipping, extra BBQ sauce is recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, BBQ chicken, comfort food
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