Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable View)

Spiced butter chicken combined with melted mozzarella and cheddar, grilled between golden, buttery bread slices.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Butter Chicken Filling

01 - 240 ml cooked butter chicken with sauce, chopped or shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Bread & Cheese

03 - 4 slices sturdy white or sourdough bread
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Gently warm the refrigerated butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just heated through. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
02 - Lay out the bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Evenly distribute half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over each slice.
04 - Top the cheese with the warm butter chicken, spreading it evenly, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling.
05 - Cover with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, place sandwiches in the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side while pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of spiced creamy sauce and melted cheese feels like a warm hug
  • Leftovers transform into something completely new and exciting
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  • Cold butter chicken straight from the fridge prevents the cheese from melting properly, so always warm it first
  • Pressing down too hard while cooking squeezes out all the filling, so use just enough pressure to make contact with the pan
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  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts, so resist the urge to crank the temperature
  • A splatter guard or mesh screen saves your stovetop from sauce explosions during the flip
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