Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with spicy sauce and creamy blue cheese melted in crispy bread.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for serving, optional)

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Spread

05 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty sandwich bread
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced celery

# Preparation steps:

01 - Toss shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce in a medium bowl until fully coated.
02 - Mix crumbled blue cheese and shredded mozzarella in a separate bowl.
03 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place four slices buttered side down on a clean surface.
04 - Layer buffalo chicken, cheese mixture, and optional green onions or celery atop the unbuttered side of the four bread slices.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve hot. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the blue cheese mellows into the hot buffalo sauce creates this rich tangy sauce right inside the sandwich
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a pub
02 -
  • Low and steady heat wins the race, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or you'll steam the sandwiches instead of grilling them
03 -
  • Shred your chicken while it's still warm, it pulls apart so much easier
  • Use a light coating of cooking spray in your pan to prevent any sticking disasters
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