Barbecue chicken sandwiches are a classic American dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a casual weeknight meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, finding the best one can be a challenge. This article will help you narrow down your options and find the perfect recipe for your next barbecue chicken sandwich. Whether you prefer a simple sandwich with just chicken and barbecue sauce or a more elaborate sandwich with additional toppings, there is a recipe out there that will suit your taste. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a delicious barbecue chicken sandwich!
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This is a wonderful BBQ chicken sandwich with homemade sauce. A perfect party food. You can use leftovers to make pizza.
Provided by Sarina
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 4h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until chicken comes off the bone easily, about 3 hours. Make sauce while the chicken cooks.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, honey, steak sauce, lemon juice, and liquid smoke. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.
- When the chicken is done, remove all meat from the bones, and chop or shred into small pieces. Place in a pan with the sauce, and cook for about 15 minutes to let the flavor of the sauce soak into the chicken. Spoon barbequed chicken onto buns, and top with coleslaw if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 956.2 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
With four small children at home, I need quick yet filling meals. This family-favorite BBQ chicken sandwich filling is a cinch to make. For a spicier taste, eliminate the ketchup and increase the amount of salsa to 1 cup. -Leticia Lewis, Kennewick, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper. , Stir in chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each bun. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve in buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PULLED BBQ-CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Chicken thighs are seared until golden, then simmered with beer and an easy homemade BBQ until irresistibly tender. To assemble these hearty sandwiches, layer the meats and our Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw on squishy buns for a satisfying crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Working in three batches, and adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as necessary, sear chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from Dutch oven; reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beer and barbecue sauce; stir until combined. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is very tender, about 1 hour. Turn off heat.
- Transfer chicken to plate; let cool. When cool enough to handle, remove skins (and reserve, if crisping; see Cook's Note, below) and bones; discard bones. Shred chicken into large pieces with two forks.
- Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. (You should have about 3 cups.) Mash garlic with a potato masher until broken down. Return shredded chicken to Dutch oven and heat through, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days (gently reheat before serving). Serve on potato buns.
BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This is an amazing recipe! There's nothing better than BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches!
Provided by Tara Shepard
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken into the bottom of a slow cooker and cover with water. Cook on High until it is no longer pink in the center and falls apart when pulled, about 4 hours.
- Puree onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor until finely minced.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred meat with 2 forks. Discard cooking water.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add pureed onion-garlic mixture, barbeque sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook on High until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve on buns with mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 13 g
BBQ BACON PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Several of us put ranch dressing on our sandwiches, too. -Jennifer Darling, Ventura, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place chicken in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low , 3-4 hours or until tender., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with bacon and lettuce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled, cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Steps:
- For the barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepot over medium heat, add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion powder, hot sauce and 1 cup water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
- For the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Lightly drizzle some olive oil onto the chicken to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. When the grill pan is hot, add the chicken and cook until char marks appear and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Toss the chicken with the barbecue sauce. Let simmer on low until ready to serve, to infuse the chicken with the flavor of the sauce.
- For the sandwich: Spread an even layer of mayonnaise on the top and bottom of a potato bun, add the chicken, a few red onion slices and 2 bread and butter pickles. Top with the other half of the potato bun.
SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
I modified recipe#141965 & came up with this version! I love the sweet & spicy taste, plus the simmering time makes the house smell delicious!
Provided by LUVMY2BOYS
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium sized skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink.
- Shred with 2 plastic forks.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a medium saucepean; add chicken.
- Heat on medium, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover & simmer for 50-55 minutes, stirring occassionally, until chicken has absorbed most of the sauce.
- Careful not to overcook or chicken might become too dry!
- Serve on toasted buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 712.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.8
IMPOSSIBLY EASY BBQ CHICKEN BISCUIT SANDWICHES
Get out your fork and knife to eat this tender biscuit that's piled high with hearty BBQ chicken and topped with a fresh honey Dijon lettuce slaw.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together Bisquick™ mix, milk, 2 tablespoons of the mustard and the cheese until soft dough forms. Spread on cookie sheet into 7x5-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise and in thirds on the long sides. Do not separate dough.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, stir together chicken and barbecue sauce. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
- In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining mustard. Add lettuce and bell peppers; gently toss to combine.
- To assemble sandwiches, separate biscuit rectangle along cut lines. Cut each biscuit in half. Place bottom half on plate. Top each with 1/2 cup chicken and 1/3 cup lettuce slaw. Top with biscuit tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g
BBQ CHICKEN WITH BACON SANDWICHES
Make and share this BBQ Chicken With Bacon Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nochlo
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees.
- First, cut chicken breast into 6 evenly sized pieces. Pound to about ½ inch thick pieces.
- Mix together milk and eggs in one bowl and put flour in another bowl.
- Dip the chicken in the wet mixture and then in the flour. Set aside until fryer is ready.
- In the meantime, start the bacon in a skillet and cook until crispy and slice the red onion. Also heat the BBQ sauce to warm in a pot on the stove.
- Deep fry the chicken for 4-7 minutes or until cooked thoroughly Set aside.
- Toast the hamburger buns in a skillet until lightly toasted. Set aside.
- Take the cooked chicken and toss it in the BBQ sauce and then assembly the sandwiches.
- Starting on the bottom bun, place the chicken, cheese, bacon crossed, onions, then pickles. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.6, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 1072.6, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 33.8
SHREDDED SAUCY BBQ CHICKEN SAMMIES/SANDWICHES - RACHAEL RAY
Make and share this Shredded Saucy BBQ Chicken Sammies/Sandwiches - Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring liquids to a simmer in a small to medium skillet and slide in the chicken breast meat. Gently poach the chicken 10 minutes, turning once about after 5 minutes.
- While chicken poaches, heat a second medium skillet over medium low heat. To hot skillet, add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and onion and gently saute until chicken is ready to come out of poaching liquids. Combine the next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and reserve.
- When the chicken has cooked through, add 2 ladles of the cooking liquid to the bowl, combining with the sauces, spices, brown sugar and tomato paste. Once the liquids and seasonings are combined, remove chicken, slice it, and transfer to the medium bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken and combine with the liquids. Add the shredded chicken to the onions and garlic and combine well. Simmer together 5 to 10 minutes, using extra cooking liquids to make your chicken as saucy as you like.
- Combine sour and sweet pickles in a small bowl. Split rolls and fill with scoops of shredded chicken. Top with pickle relish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 813.5, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 6.3
SPICY BBQ SHREDDED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This shredded chicken sandwich is great when you don't have a ton of ingredients laying around to make an elaborate meal. Experiment with the seasoning measurements. No matter what, I find it turns out delicious. Simple, tasty, and filling--and great for leftovers!
Provided by jenXya
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put chicken into a pot and fill water to cover by 1 inch. Add lime juice, bay leaf, garlic salt, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While chicken is cooking, combine BBQ sauce, salsa, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Mix shredded chicken into the BBQ sauce mixture until fully covered.
- Put a little mayo on each hamburger bun and pile the shredded chicken mixture on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1879.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
OOEY GOOEY PULLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Smokey gooey oh so yummy finger licking............ Yes! Shredded Chicken not pork with some greens and cheese!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season the chicken with basil, salt and pepper to taste and place in a small heavy pot with just enough water just to cover (about 1 cup). Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Poaching chicken till almost cooked through about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle and discarding any fat.
- Strain liquid and place liquid in a larger pot with the onion, pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sriracha hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and herbs and spices and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken, fresh basil and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the grated cheese and fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 1392.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 45.7
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Make and share this BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In crock pot, combine all ingredients except buns; mix well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve on buns.
- **We toast our hamburger buns.
BBQ CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR SANDWICHES
Make and share this BBQ Chicken and Cheddar Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sierra
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Fry bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper-lined plate and pour all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat out of pan.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in bacon fat until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken and add BBQ sauce and water.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan and cut into bite-sized pieces. Arrange onion rolls cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Divide chicken among bottom halves of rolls. Top with sauce, cheese, and bacon.
- Bake open-faced sandwiches until cheese melts and rolls are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Top each sandwich with toasted roll top.
ROCKY MOUNT, NC BBQ CHICKEN (SANDWICHES)
Sweet and sticky with a kick of heat, this easy recipe is quite common around parts of eastern NC. This recipe is always grilled outdoors as the vinegar in the air is quite strong at times. It is traditionally eaten between two slices of white bread, eating around the bone to keep your fingers clean, and no worries about biting into a napkin!
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Do this a day or two before to meld flavors: Put crushed red pepper into the vinegar bottle (using a shaker type bottle or punch holes into the vinegar cap with a knife or fat nail). How much of the crushed pepper you let out onto the chicken is up to you, dependent on how big the holes are.
- This recipe is normally cooked with the grill lid off. Place chicken pieces on the grill, and sprinkle the red pepper vinegar onto the chicken and also frequently during cooking and flare-ups. Continue cooking until chicken is cooked thru, turning occasionally. About 45 min to 1 hour.
- When the chicken is thoroughly cooked, baste both sides of chicken with the honey mustard sauce. cover grill and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve between 1-2 slices of white bread and eat sandwich style around the bones.
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES (CROCK POT)
I love bbq chicken, but dealing with bones and all can get to be too much! This is simple and so delicious!
Provided by Catherine Cantrell
Categories Chicken
Time 7h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place chicken in sprayed crock pot. Pour dressing and bbq sauce on top. Then worcestershire sauce, pepper and brown sugar.
- 2. Cover and cook on LOW 7-8 hours. Break all chicken apart and stir up well letting the meat take on the excess juices and sauce.
- 3. I served these on Hawaiian burger buns with slaw. My chicken was perfect at 7 hours. Enjoy!!!!
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices for BBQ chicken sandwiches. If you're using breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
- Use a flavorful marinade. A good marinade will help to infuse the chicken with flavor. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own. Some popular marinade ingredients include olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and spices.
- Cook the chicken properly. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can cook the chicken on a grill, in a smoker, or in the oven.
- Use a good bun. The bun is an important part of any sandwich, so don't skimp on it. Choose a bun that is sturdy enough to hold up to the chicken and sauce, but also soft and fluffy.
- Add your favorite toppings. Once you've cooked the chicken and assembled the sandwich, it's time to add your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include coleslaw, pickles, onions, and cheese.
Conclusion:
BBQ chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can make BBQ chicken sandwiches that are sure to impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
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