Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approx 1 lb, cut down the middle into 4 cutlets
- 2 Tbsp BBQ rub seasoning, I used McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices of sandwich bread
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
Instructions:
Prepare gas grill at high heat.
Add rub seasoning to both sides of chicken breasts. Add chicken breasts
to grill and turn heat down to medium high.
Grill for 3-6 minutes or until
dark grill marks appear. Using grill-safe tongs, turn the chicken over
and use a grill brush to slather bbq sauce on the chicken. After about
3-6 minutes, turn the chicken again and add bbq sauce. Turn over once
again and remove chicken from the grill after 1-2 minutes. Place chicken
on a plate and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice chicken into
thin pieces or cut into 1 inch thick cubes.
Melt about a 1/2 stick of butter and set aside along with a brush.
Add a little bit of butter to a
non-stick skillet and heat at medium. Once butter is completely melted
and about to brown, 2-3 minutes, take one slice of bread and brush with
melted butter. Add the bread to the pan and top with 1/4 cup of cheese,
add 1/4 of the chicken and then another 1/4 cup of cheese. (Add even
more cheese if you want!) Brush the second piece of bread with melted
butter and add to the top of the sandwich.
Using a spatula, smash the
sandwich down ever so slightly. Paying attention to the cheese (you want
the cheese to melt) and the bread (don't let it burn), flip the
sandwich over after about 2-4 minutes or when the bottom piece of bread
is golden or dark brown. Again, using the spatula, smash the sandwich
down a little. Remove from skillet after 3-5 minutes. Place on a plate
lined with a paper towel so the bread doesn't get soggy. Repeat to make
other sandwiches.