Description
A fun twist on classic comfort food, this BBQ Chicken Pineapple Grilled Cheese combines savory shredded chicken with tangy barbecue sauce, sweet pineapple, and creamy cheddar cheese. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices sourdough bread
- 60 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 320 grams cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 120 millilitres barbecue sauce, divided
- 8 thin rings fresh pineapple (or well-drained canned pineapple)
- 200 grams sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- Non-stick cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Coat them with half of the barbecue sauce and bake for 20 minutes until fully cooked. Let them cool slightly, then shred the chicken with two forks and toss it with the remaining barbecue sauce.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over one side of each bread slice. Lay the slices buttered side down on your work surface.
- Sprinkle 25 grams of grated cheddar cheese over four of the bread slices. Top each slice with a quarter of the sauced chicken and two pineapple rings. Add another 25 grams of cheddar cheese and finish with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Cook two sandwiches at a time for 3–4 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip them gently and grill for 1–2 minutes more until crispy and the cheese melts.
- Remove the sandwiches to a cutting board, slice each in half diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
Serve these sandwiches hot with potato chips, fresh salad, or soup. You can drizzle extra barbecue sauce on top for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American