Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

A comforting blend of spiced butter chicken and melted cheese in golden bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Chicken Filling

01 - 1 cup 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Gently warm the refrigerated butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just heated through, then stir in chopped cilantro if using.
02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices buttered side down and evenly distribute half the mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of each.
04 - Layer the warm butter chicken evenly over the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
05 - Set the remaining two bread slices on top, buttered side up, to close each sandwich.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It transforms leftover butter chicken into something entirely new and exciting
  • The combination of warm spiced chicken and melted cheese creates the ultimate comfort food experience
  • Ready in just 20 minutes but tastes like it took much longer
02 -
  • Cold butter chicken makes the cheese harden too quickly, so always warm it slightly before assembling
  • Using a spatula to press the sandwich while cooking helps the cheese melt evenly and creates better bread-to-filling contact
  • Letting the sandwiches rest before slicing is the difference between a neat sandwich and one that falls apart immediately
03 -
  • Mayonnaise can be used instead of butter on the bread for an extra crispy exterior and a subtle tang
  • If your butter chicken sauce is very thick, thin it slightly with a tablespoon of cream or milk before assembling
  • A wellseasoned cast iron skillet creates the best crust, but nonstick works perfectly fine too
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