Description
BBQ Chicken Pineapple Grilled Cheese is a deliciously indulgent twist on a classic favorite. This mouthwatering sandwich combines tender barbecue chicken, sweet pineapple, and melty cheddar cheese, all grilled to golden perfection between thick slices of sourdough bread. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe promises an explosion of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds with every gooey bite. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, it’s the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, sliced
- 4 slices thick sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix in BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Slice the fresh pineapple and grill lightly if desired.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer shredded chicken, pineapple slices, and cheddar cheese.
- Grill sandwiches butter-side down in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with chips or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg