BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Tender pulled chicken is simmered with a tangy-sweet barbecue sauce, then piled onto soft buns and topped with crisp coleslaw for contrast. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches balance smoky depth with bright acidity and a touch of honeyed sweetness, making them ideal for casual dinners, game days, or feeding a hungry crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the chicken in a large pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until the chicken comes off the bone easily, about 3 hours.
- 2
While the chicken cooks, combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, honey, steak sauce, lemon juice, and liquid smoke in a saucepan.
- 3
Stir to mix, then season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat and set aside so the flavors can blend until the chicken is ready.
- 6
Move the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Remove the meat and discard the skin and bones. Chop or shred the meat into small pieces.
- 7
Add the chicken to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook over medium-low until the BBQ flavor soaks into the chicken, about 15 minutes.
- 8
Spoon the chicken onto buns and top with coleslaw.
- Calories 525.53 kcal High
- Protein 54.64 g Good Source
- Carbs 59.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.67 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 163.77 mg High
- Sodium 1258.69 mg High
- Fiber 2.9 g Moderate
- Sugar 23.26 g High
- Added Sugar 9.2 g Moderate
- Calcium 66.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source
- Potassium 171.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34.23 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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