Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Fusion of spiced butter chicken and melted cheese in golden buttery bread, perfect comfort food.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Gently warm refrigerated butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just heated through. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down. Evenly sprinkle half the mozzarella and cheddar cheese on each slice. Top with warmed butter chicken and cover with remaining cheese.
04 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet. Let rest 1 to 2 minutes before slicing and serving hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms leftovers into something that feels completely new and exciting.
  • Ready in twenty minutes, which means weeknight dinner can actually taste this good.
  • The spiced warmth of butter chicken meets the pure comfort of melted cheese in a way that just works.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step at the end, or you'll end up with molten cheese running all over your plate instead of staying inside where it belongs.
  • Medium heat is your friend here because rushing it on high heat will give you a burnt crust and cold cheese inside.
03 -
  • If your butter chicken filling is very wet, let it drain in a fine-mesh strainer for a few minutes so the sandwich doesn't get soggy.
  • Spreading a thin layer of the butter chicken sauce directly on the bread before adding the cheese creates a flavor barrier that keeps the bread from absorbing too much moisture.
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