BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Savor the smoky, tangy perfection of this BBQ Chicken Sandwich recipe, where tender shredded chicken is slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of BBQ sauce and spices to create the ultimate filling. Topped with a crisp, creamy coleslaw made from fresh coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for balance, this sandwich is the ideal combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy. Nestled between toasted hamburger buns and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout, these sandwiches come together easily with minimal prep and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether served solo or alongside classic barbecue sides, this dish is the epitome of easy comfort food that delivers big flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 buns hamburger buns
Instructions
Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Place the seasoned chicken in a slow cooker, pour the BBQ sauce and water over the chicken, and make sure it is well coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the chicken finely.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mix it well with the remaining BBQ sauce, and keep it warm.
In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Mix well to create the coleslaw.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous amount of shredded BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each bun.
Top with a scoop of prepared coleslaw and place the other half of the bun on top.
Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.0 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 637 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 4522 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.0 g | 257% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.9 g | ||
| Protein | 278.3 g | 557% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2865 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
