Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Savory buffalo chicken paired with creamy blue cheese and golden crispy bread for a bold meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its essentially your favorite bar wings transformed into the most comforting sandwich imaginable
  • The crispy exterior gives way to that perfect pull of melted cheese and spicy chicken in every bite
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts through
  • Letting the chicken marinate in the sauce for even 10 minutes while you prep everything else makes a huge difference
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most even browning and impressive crunch
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside creates an even crispier crust that will not burn as easily
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