BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Quick stovetop BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches topped with a tangy Greek-yogurt coleslaw on soft brioche buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 ¼ cups BBQ sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ jalapeño, minced (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- Sliced dill pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is warmed through and fully coated, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
- In a bowl, toss coleslaw mix with lime juice, Greek yogurt, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, and pepper.
- Place about ½ cup of BBQ chicken on the bottom of each toasted brioche bun.
- Top with coleslaw and dill pickles if desired, cap with bun, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast buns to prevent sogginess.
- Keep heat medium-low to avoid drying the chicken.
- Store chicken, slaw, and buns separately for maximum freshness.
- BBQ chicken freezes well for up to 3 months; slaw should be made fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 652 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 1514 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 196 mg
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