Description
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, combining smoky, tender chicken with zesty sauce, all piled high on soft buns. Perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to follow and adaptable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 4 soft brioche or whole wheat buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional)
- 1/2 cup pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Brush with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes to caramelize.
- Remove from heat and let rest briefly before shredding the chicken using two forks.
- Toast the buns lightly on the grill or skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwiches by layering shredded BBQ chicken onto each bun. Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg