BBQ Bacon Chicken Melt Sandwich

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl

• Spatula

• Cutting board

• Sharp knife

• Tongs

• Cast iron skillet or nonstick pan

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

• ½ cup sweet BBQ sauce

• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 4 brioche buns or Texas toast

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Optional: pickles, ranch drizzle, jalapeños

Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions

• Heat olive oil + butter in skillet over medium heat.

• Add sliced onions, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

• Cook 5–6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.

2. Mix the filling

• In a bowl, combine:
  ✔ shredded chicken
  ✔ chopped bacon
  ✔ BBQ sauce
  ✔ caramelized onions
  ✔ cheddar + mozzarella

• Stir until fully coated and cheesy.

3. Toast the bread

• Wipe skillet clean.

• Add a little butter and toast buns/Texas toast until golden.

4. Build the melts

• Add a thick layer of chicken-bacon-BBQ mixture to each bottom bun.

• Add extra cheese on top.

• Close sandwich.

5. Melt it together

• Return sandwiches to skillet on low heat.

• Cover with a lid to melt cheese (2–3 minutes).

• Flip gently and crisp the other side.

6. Serve

• Add pickles, ranch drizzle, or jalapeños if you like.

• Serve warm — cheese should be gooey and BBQ sauce smoky!