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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 54.64 g Good Source 109%
- Carbohydrate 59.56 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.67 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.77 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1258.69 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 23.26 g --
- Added Sugars 9.2 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 66.1 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.62 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 171.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 34.23 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Coleslaw, Hamburger Bun, and Honey. Each serving provides about 525.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Chicken Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Coleslaw, Hamburger Bun, Honey, Ketchup. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Chicken Sandwiches?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Chicken Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is BBQ Chicken Sandwiches healthy?
- BBQ Chicken Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 525.53 calories and 54.64 g of protein, or 109% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1258.69 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.2 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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