BBQ Chicken Sandwich (Printable)

Tender BBQ chicken with crisp slaw on soft toasted buns, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs), cooked and shredded or grilled and sliced

→ Barbecue Sauce

02 - 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)

→ Sandwich Components

03 - 4 soft sandwich buns or brioche buns
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for toasting buns)

→ Coleslaw

05 - 1 cup (80 g) shredded green cabbage
06 - 1/2 cup (40 g) shredded carrots
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

11 - Sliced pickles
12 - Red onion rings

# Directions:

01 - If not already cooked, grill or poach the chicken breasts until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then shred using two forks.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded or grilled and sliced chicken with the barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
03 - In a small bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until vegetables are evenly dressed.
04 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place buns cut side down and toast until golden brown, approximately 1 minute.
05 - Pile the BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with prepared slaw, sliced pickles, and red onion rings as desired. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The creamy slaw cuts through the richness in just the right way
02 -
  • Serve these immediately because the bun starts getting soggy after about 10 minutes
  • Rotisserie chicken works beautifully and cuts your prep time in half
03 -
  • Let the slaw sit for 15 minutes before serving so the flavors meld
  • Pat the shredded chicken slightly dry if it seems too watery before adding sauce
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