BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Tender and flavorful BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches made with shredded chicken coated in a smoky barbecue sauce, served on toasted buns—perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
- Pickles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil (if using) and shredded chicken.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Lightly toast the sandwich buns.
- Assemble the sandwiches by adding the BBQ pulled chicken to the buns.
- Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Customize the spice level by adding hot sauce or chili flakes.
- Use gluten-free buns for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: BBQ pulled chicken, chicken sandwich, BBQ sandwich, easy dinner, American sandwich
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