Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Print version)

Spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and crispy bread make this sandwich a flavorful, satisfying meal option.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese

04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Bread & Spreads

06 - 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or softened butter, for spreading

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
09 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions or red onions

# How to Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly coat the shredded chicken breast with buffalo wing sauce and melted butter, combining until evenly distributed.
02 - Arrange the bread slices on a clean surface and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on the work surface. Top each with half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese, followed by the buffalo chicken mixture. Add any desired blue cheese and sliced scallions or red onions. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses, then cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
04 - Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the assembled sandwiches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
05 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It’s the not-so-secret rescue meal for leftover chicken that somehow tastes like you planned it all along.
  • The crackly, buttery bread gives way to oozy, spicy cheese with every bite—it’s the sandwich you crave on chilly or celebratory days.
02 -
  • If you cook over too-high heat the bread browns before the cheese melts—a low and steady sizzle gets you that gooey center and crisp exterior.
  • Mayo on the outside sounds odd, but it won me over after burning a few sandwiches with just butter—it’s foolproof for that golden crunch.
03 -
  • Layer cheese on both sides of the chicken filling to ensure every bite is extra gooey.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for superior melt and flavor—a little effort, big payoff.
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