Friday 3 August 2012

BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches


Yield: 4 sandwiches



Ingredients:

2 chicken boneless, skinless breasts, approx 1 lb, cut down the middle into 4 cutlets
2 Tbsp BBQ rub seasoning, I used McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue
1/2 cup bbq sauce
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices of sandwich bread
1/2 stick unsalted butter

Directions:

Prepare gas at high heat. Add rub seasoning to both sides of chicken breasts. Add chicken breasts to grill and turn heat down to medium high.
Grill for 3-6 minutes or until dark grill marks appear. Using grill safe tongs, turn the chicken over and use a grill brush to slather bbq sauce on the chicken. After about 3-6 minutes, turn the chicken again and add bbq sauce. Turn over once again and remove chicken from the grill after 1-2 minutes. Place chicken on a plate and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice chicken into thin pieces or cut into 1 inch thick cubes.
Melt about a 1/2 stick of butter and set aside along with a brush.
Add a little bit of butter to a non-stick skillet and heat at medium. Once butter is completely melted and about to brown, 2-3 minutes, take one slice of bread and brush with melted butter. Add the bread to the pan and top with 1/4 cup of cheese, add 1/4 of the chicken. Brush the second piece of bread with melted butter and add to the top of the sandwich.
Using a spatula, smash the sandwich down ever so slightly. Paying attention to the cheese and the bread (don't let it burn), flip the sandwich over after about 2-4 minutes or when the bottom piece of bread is golden or dark brown. Again, using the spatula, smash the sandwich down a little. Remove from skillet after 3-5 minutes. Place on a plate lined with a paper towel so the bread doesn't get soggy.