Savory Butter Chicken Grilled (Printer-friendly)

Golden toasted bread filled with spiced butter chicken and melted cheeses delivers a savory fusion delight.

# 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Leftovers transform into something completely new and exciting
  • The combination of warm spiced sauce and melted cheese creates pure comfort
02 -
  • Cold butter chicken makes the cheese harden before it melts properly
  • Pressing too hard squeezes out all the delicious sauce
03 -
  • Low and slow cooking beats rushing over high heat every time
  • Let the sandwich rest before cutting so the cheese sets slightly
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