BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious, easy-to-make comfort food featuring shredded chicken coated in tangy barbecue sauce and served on soft sandwich buns.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker or large pot.
- Add barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours (or simmer in pot for 45-60 minutes until chicken is tender).
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat well.
- Toast sandwich buns if desired.
- Serve pulled chicken on buns and top with coleslaw, if using.
- Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Coleslaw adds a crunchy texture and tangy flavor contrast.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BBQ, Pulled Chicken, Sandwich, Slow Cooker, American BBQ, Chicken Sandwich
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