BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

There’s something incredibly enchanting about enjoying a meal that brings the whole family together around a table, laughter mingling with the smell of delicious food. This BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a beautiful testament to the joy of home-cooked meals. Tender chicken bathed in tangy-sweet BBQ sauce, topped with crisp, refreshing coleslaw, and sandwiched between soft buns—it’s a festival of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for a weekend barbecue or a casual family dinner, this recipe assures smiles all around.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 6 burger buns
• 2 cups coleslaw mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and black pepper to taste (for coleslaw)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place them in a slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is very tender and easily shredded.
4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the coleslaw. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it well with the sauce.
6. Toast the burger buns if desired. Spoon a generous amount of pulled chicken onto each bun, top with a heaping of coleslaw, and close with the top bun.
7. Serve your BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches hot, with a refreshing glass of iced tea on the side.

Helpful Tips

• If you’re short on time, use rotisserie chicken and mix with heated BBQ sauce in a skillet.
• For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
• You can prepare the coleslaw the day before to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover pulled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The coleslaw can also be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping it crisp.

Pairings

This BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich pairs wonderfully with sweet potato fries, a crisp garden salad, or a batch of cornbread. For drinks, iced tea or a cool lemonade make for a refreshing combination.

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