Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
41523 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Description
This recipe seasons chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper before pan-frying in neutral cooking oil over medium heat to achieve a well-browned exterior and thorough cooking. The chicken is then coated with BBQ sauce to add smoky sweetness.
A quick ranch coleslaw is made by mixing a bagged pre-shredded coleslaw mix of cabbage and carrots with sliced green onions and ranch dressing, lending a creamy, slightly tangy accompaniment to the sandwich. The sandwiches are assembled by layering one chicken thigh with a generous scoop of ranch slaw on each bun, creating a balance of smoky meat and fresh, creamy slaw textures.
This straightforward approach yields four sandwiches and makes good use of simple ingredients combined to create classic BBQ sandwich flavors. Serving immediately preserves the crunchiness of the slaw and the juiciness of the chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02
- 1 lb. chicken thighs $2.99, boneless, skinless
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce $0.11
- 7 oz. coleslaw mix $0.65
- 2 green onion $0.20, sliced
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing $0.37
- 4 Buns $2.49
Instructions
- Combine the smoked paprika, garlic, powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken thighs in half to make them more sandwich-sized (you'll want four pieces total). Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the prepared spice mix.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken thighs are well browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and brush BBQ sauce over both sides of each piece.
- Add the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, and ranch dressing to a bowl. Stir until everything is combined and evenly coated in dressing.
- To build the sandwiches, place one piece of BBQ chicken on each bun and top with a heaping scoop of the ranch slaw. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The coleslaw mix used is a pre-shredded bag containing cabbage and carrots; this recipe uses half of a 14-ounce bag.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 415.23kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.28g | 11% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 56% |
| Fat | 18.73g | 29% |
| Sodium | 1552.98mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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