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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese: The Ultimate Crispy, Spicy Melt

This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese features butter-toasted thick sourdough, spicy shredded chicken, and a decadent blend of melted sharp cheddar and mozzarella. A crispy, golden-brown crust meets vibrant orange buffalo sauce and fresh green scallions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 2 slices Thick Sourdough Bread 1 inch thick
  • 1 cup (150g) Shredded Chicken Breast Pre-cooked
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Buffalo Sauce Glossy and vibrant
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Sharp Orange Cheddar Shredded
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 2 tbsp (10g) Fresh Scallions Thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter Softened

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Ensures even browning
  • 1 Stainless Steel Spatula For easy flipping

Method
 

Assembly and Cooking
  1. In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until every piece is coated in a glossy orange layer.
  2. Layer half of both cheeses on one sourdough slice, top with the buffalo chicken and scallions, then add the remaining cheese and the top bread slice.
  3. Butter the outer sides of the bread and grill in a skillet over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and the cheese is oozing.

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcalProtein: 34gFat: 38gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use a heavy skillet to ensure the thick sourdough toasts evenly.
Freshly grated cheese provides a much better melt than pre-bagged varieties.
Keyword Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese,Buffalo Chicken Sandwich,Spicy Grilled Cheese

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