Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden bread layered with spiced butter chicken and melted mozzarella-cheddar blend for rich flavor.

# 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

# Method:

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 evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Evenly distribute half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese on each slice.
04 - Top cheese with warm butter chicken, spreading evenly, then sprinkle remaining cheese over the chicken.
05 - Place remaining bread slices on top with buttered side up to form sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest 1–2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms yesterday's takeout into a completely different, impressive meal without any real cooking skills needed.
  • The spiced butter chicken stays tender inside while the bread gets that crispy, buttery exterior that makes you close your eyes a little.
  • It's the kind of comfort food that feels fancy enough to serve to someone, but casual enough that you can make it on a random Tuesday.
02 -
  • The butter chicken you use matters tremendously—if the sauce is thin or the chicken is dried out, the sandwich will disappoint, so start with leftovers you'd actually want to eat.
  • That pressing motion while cooking isn't about squashing the sandwich flat—it's about making sure every part of bread touches the pan evenly so you get consistent color and the cheese melts properly instead of pooling in the middle.
03 -
  • If your leftover butter chicken is cold and thick with congealed sauce, let it sit on the counter for a few minutes while you prep the bread and cheese—room temperature butter chicken spreads more evenly and won't cool down the pan as much.
  • The secret to a sandwich that's crispy outside and melty inside is starting with medium heat and resisting the urge to crank it up; patience yields better results than speed every single time.
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