Grilled Mozzarella BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
A delicious sandwich featuring juicy grilled chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese, all on a soft bun.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Grill Pan or Skillet
- Broiler or Toaster Oven
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Halved lengthwise
BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite brand or homemade
Cheese
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
Buns
- 4 pieces sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
- optional dried parsley For garnish
Instructions
- Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise so you have 4 thin cutlets. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, brush both sides generously with BBQ sauce and let the sauce caramelize.
- Preheat your broiler or toaster oven. Place each cooked chicken cutlet on the bottom half of a sandwich roll. Spoon extra BBQ sauce on top, then add a slice of mozzarella cheese. Leave sandwiches open-faced and place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden.
- Sprinkle with dried parsley if you like. Close up your sandwiches and serve immediately with a side of chips, fries, or fresh salad.
Notes
Leftover sandwiches will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best taste, store the chicken, buns, and cheese separately if possible.