BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese (2024)

FAQs

What cheese goes best with BBQ chicken? ›

Use sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese to complement the creamy and sharp flavors in the Alabama barbecue sauce. This works well because you also have the contrast of the crisp bread and the meaty chicken.

While you can put some BBQ sauce on the chicken before it touches the grill, be sure that you don't slather it on. Barbecue sauce typically contains sugar that will brown faster than the meat. This can make it difficult to tell when the chicken is done.

Cheddar: Sharp, tangy, and full-flavoured, cheddar complements the smoky, sweet taste of barbecue sauce. Monterey Jack: Mild and melty, Monterey Jack adds creaminess without overpowering the other flavours. Pepper Jack: A spicy variation of Monterey Jack, this cheese adds a kick of heat to the sandwich.

Softened butter spread on the outside of the bread before grilling adds flavor and enhances the ability of bread to crisp up when grilled. Cold butter may rip the bread, but softened butter spreads smoothly. Mayonnaise is sometimes used instead because it has an even higher smoke point than butter.

The secret to your best-ever grilled cheese? Mayonnaise. Next time you make one, don't smother your bread in butter like usual. Instead, slather on the mayo; it'll add a tang and create a perfectly crisp exterior.

Flip over and add cheese to both side of the bread and cut to fit (in the video Gordon uses romano with Pepperberry. Add a hint of pink peppercorn if you want the same effect on the romano). Then add a layer of kimchi to one side then fold over and push down.

Grilling vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant adds a smoky flavor and a crispy texture that complements the chicken. Quinoa salad is another healthy option that's packed with protein and fiber. You can add some roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado to make it even more flavorful.

Should you grill chicken with lid on or off? ›

For thicker cuts, you want to close the lid to keep the temperature high and even. Large steaks, chicken, and roasts have much more depth for the heat to penetrate, and closing the lid will give the heat time to sink in and cook the meat through in much the same way an oven does.

Molasses or dissolved brown sugar in the sauce. The sauce will also stick better if the chicken has a powder rub on it before it's grilled.

Some of the best cheeses for chicken sandwiches include mozzarella, gouda, provolone and asiago. You can throw a fresh slice onto your sandwich or melt it for extra goodness. Lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles are standard for chicken sandwiches, but you can definitely shake this up.

American cheese is a melty classic; smoked gouda is delicious on burgers with barbecue sauce. You can't forget cheddar, either, which pairs with everything from turkey burgers to tarragon Russian dressing.

Swiss cheese goes particularly well with poultry. The classic sauce, Mornay, is Bechemel with swiss cheese. Mornay is often a part of classic chicken dishes. Mild cheeses that don't fight too much with the chicken's natural flavor are a good choice.