Southern BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Southern Bbq Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
Time30m
Serves2

Indulge in our Southern BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese, featuring tender, smoky chicken slathered in tangy barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread for a comforting twist on a classic favorite.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.

  2. 2

    Combine Chicken and BBQ Sauce

    In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well combined.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Grilled Cheese

    Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer the BBQ chicken mixture, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Top with the other slices of bread, buttered side facing out.

  4. 4

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Place the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from skillet, cut in half, and serve hot.

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