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Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Make this quick and easy shredded BBQ chicken on the stovetop, then use it to make sandwiches with homemade slaw.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the slaw:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
For serving:
- 6 hamburger buns toasted
- Bread and butter pickles
Instructions
- In a large pot, stir together the barbecue sauce, water, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and bring to a simmer.
- Add in the chicken breasts, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken reads 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, leaving the sauce in the pot, and shred it with two forks into bite sized pieces. Transfer back to the pot and toss with the sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss with the shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- To assemble the sandwiches: Place a heaping pile of shredded BBQ chicken onto a bottom bun, top with coleslaw, pickles, and the top bun. Enjoy!
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Notes
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- Storage: Store shredded BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Store coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
- Chicken cooking time will vary greatly depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- Check often and cook until the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Instead of shredded cabbage, you can also use the same amount of coleslaw mix.
Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
1473mg
(61%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
206IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1473mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.