Gluten Free BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

There’s something incredibly satisfying about a grilled cheese sandwich… but when you add BBQ chicken and gooey mozzarella, it becomes next-level comfort food. This Gluten-Free BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is smoky, cheesy, buttery, and golden crisp on the outside. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken, making it quick and budget-friendly too!

I’ve made this recipe loads of times now, especially when I’ve got leftover roast chicken or a bit of shredded meat in the fridge. You could also use rotisserie chicken or even make a batch of my Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken which works perfectly here and adds even more flavour.

The outside of the sandwich is coated in garlic butter, which crisps up beautifully in the pan. Inside, you’ve got soft shredded chicken tossed in gluten-free BBQ sauce and a generous handful of mozzarella cheese that melts like a dream. It’s salty, sweet, smoky, and cheesy, what more could you want?

I used my go-to Promise brand gluten free bread for this one. It grills up golden and holds everything in nicely without falling apart or going soggy. Honestly, I’ve said it before, but I think it’s the best gluten free bread you can get your hands on.

You can use any BBQ sauce you love, just make sure it’s gluten free. I used Bull’s-Eye BBQ Sauce, but as long as the label says it’s safe, go for your favourite. A smoky or spicy version works really well to cut through the richness of the cheese.

If you love bold flavours and cheesy sandwiches, you’ll absolutely love this one. It’s easy, quick, and perfect for lunch or dinner, especially when served with a handful of crisps or some coleslaw on the side. Grilled cheese will never be boring again!

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Gluten Free BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This gluten free BBQ chicken grilled cheese sandwich is crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavour. Perfect for using up leftover chicken!

Author: Lauras Gluten Free Kitchen Cooking Method: Pan Fry, Toasted Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch Recipe Keys: Lunch Side Dishes Slowcooker

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 6 mins Total Time 11 mins Difficulty: Beginner

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 slices gluten free bread
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp garlic butter
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Spread ½ tbsp of butter on one side of each bread slice.
2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce.
3. Put a bread slice on a plate buttered side down, spread a half of the BBQ chicken mixture on top of the bread, then put ¼ cup of cheese on top, and top with another slice of bread (buttered side UP). Basically, the buttered sides have to be on the outside of the sandwich (the butter should come in contact with the frying pan). Repeat to assemble a total of 2 sandwiches.
4. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Add the grilled cheese sandwiches to the frying pan. Cook for 3 minutes on one side (or until that side is golden brown), then carefully flip the grilled cheese over and cook for 3 minutes on another side until golden brown.
6. Served the grilled cheese immediately while it's hot and crispy! Enjoy

Notes

I used Promise brand gluten free bread – it grills up beautifully.

Use leftover chicken or my Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken for extra flavour.

Garlic butter adds an amazing depth of flavour – don’t skip it!

Bull’s-Eye BBQ sauce is gluten free and works great, but feel free to use your favourite brand.

Mozzarella gives the best cheese pull, but cheddar works too.

Best served hot with crisps, coleslaw, or even a dip like ranch.