MVP BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
A flavorful and nostalgic recipe for BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 6 soft sandwich buns
- 2 cups classic coleslaw
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- Dill pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prep and season the chicken by sprinkling it with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the sauce by adding barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Mix the shredded chicken back into the sauce and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Toast the sandwich buns in melted butter if desired.
- Assemble the sandwiches by adding pulled chicken, coleslaw, and pickles to the buns.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, skip the unsalted butter for toasting. Serve with fries, chips, or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pulled chicken, BBQ, sandwiches, comfort food, easy recipe
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