Description
A mouthwatering grilled sandwich featuring tender BBQ chicken, melted mozzarella, and savory flavors, all nestled between lightly toasted buns—a delicious twist on classic BBQ.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 4 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced red onion, fresh basil leaves, or baby spinach
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brush both sides of the chicken lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts for about 6‑8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and lightly charred.
- In the final 2 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken generously with barbecue sauce and top each breast with a slice of mozzarella. Cover briefly to melt the cheese.
- Toast the hamburger buns until lightly golden.
- Assemble the sandwiches with chicken, optional toppings, and the top bun.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
- Swap mozzarella with pepper jack or cheddar for variation.
- Add coleslaw or pickles for extra texture and flavor.
- Use portobello mushrooms or cauliflower steaks for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
