Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Print)

Spiced butter chicken and melted cheese combined inside golden toasted bread for a flavorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - If using refrigerated butter chicken leftovers, gently reheat in a skillet or microwave until just warm. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
02 - Lay out the bread slices and spread butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a clean surface. Evenly distribute half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over each slice.
04 - Top cheese layers with warm butter chicken, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the chicken.
05 - Place the remaining buttered bread slices on top, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese has melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms boring leftovers into something that feels completely new and exciting, with zero guilt involved.
  • The creamy butter chicken paired with melting cheese creates a comfort level that's hard to describe until you taste it.
  • Ready in 20 minutes total, making it perfect for those moments when you want something special but don't have time to plan.
02 -
  • The medium heat is non-negotiable—turn it up and your bread burns before the cheese melts, turn it down and you end up with soggy bread and sad cheese.
  • Don't skip the resting period; those 1 to 2 minutes let the cheese firm up just enough that your sandwich won't fall apart when you bite into it.
03 -
  • Make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted, so it spreads in an even layer and toasts without burning—hard butter tears the bread, melted butter makes everything greasy.
  • Press the sandwich gently as it cooks, not hard, so the heat conducts through to melt the cheese while the bread gets golden instead of flattened and tough.
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