Best 9 Pulled Chicken Sandwiches With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving tender, juicy pulled chicken sandwiches smothered in a mouthwatering root beer barbecue sauce? If so, you've come to the right place! In this article, we'll walk you through the journey of creating a flavor-packed pulled chicken sandwich that will tantalize your taste buds. We'll provide you with the essential ingredients and a step-by-step guide to prepare this delectable dish, ensuring that your next sandwich-making adventure is an unforgettable experience. Get ready to indulge in the sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors that come together in perfect harmony to create the ultimate pulled chicken sandwich with root beer barbecue sauce.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE



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Root beer is the not-so-secret ingredient in this sweet-tangy sauce-the perfect accompaniment to rotissierie chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup root beer
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, smashed
Dash of red pepper sauce
1 deli rotisserie chicken (unflavored), skin and bones removed, shredded (about 3 cups)
4 kaiser rolls, split
2 cups purchased coleslaw

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove garlic clove.
  • Add shredded chicken to sauce and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until chicken is hot.
  • Place about 1 cup chicken mixture on bottom of each roll and top with about 1/2 cup coleslaw and bun top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1 g

PULLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 51m

Yield 6 servings, serving size: 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 whole rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded into thin strips (about 4 to 4 1/2 cups)
6 whole-wheat hamburger rolls
6 large green lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, vinegar, molasses, pepper and liquid smoke and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chopped chicken, return to a simmer, and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Split rolls. Place a leaf of lettuce on each roll, then pile on 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto the roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams

PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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I was raised as a southern girl, with the love of barbecue built into my DNA. This slow-cooker recipe allows me to enjoy the flavors I grew up eating, while still following a healthy diet. -Heidi Mulholland, Cumming, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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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

2 (4 pound) whole chickens, cut up
1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup prepared mustard
5 tablespoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons minced garlic
5 tablespoons honey
¼ cup steak sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
salt and pepper to taste
12 hamburger buns
3 cups prepared coleslaw

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

BARBECUE PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup minced onion
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons grill seasoning (like McCormick's)
1 tablespoon flour
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat stock in shallow pan to a low simmer.
  • Add chicken to stock.
  • Poach chicken for 5 minutes each side.
  • Remove chicken to plate to cool. Reserve stock for sauce.
  • In a large bowl mix together all sauce ingredients, EXCEPT the flour.
  • Add mixed ingredients to simmering stock, reserved from poaching the chicken.
  • Let liquid reduce for 5 minutes.
  • Cut cooled chicken into strips.
  • Add chicken into the simmering liquid.
  • Shred chicken until it looks like pulled pork.
  • Add the tbsp of flour.
  • Let cook until sauce thickens.
  • Serve on a lightly toasted onion roll and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 519.4, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 23.6, Protein 17.8

EASY PULLED CHICKEN BARBECUE SANDWICHES



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This is not really a recipe, it is more of an idea. BUT, it is easy and you do no cooking at all ! In the USA, Rotisserie Chickens are available at most large supermarkets and at restaurants like Boston Market. If you can't get one you can slow cook boneless chicken breasts until they can be pulled apart. Number of servings depends on the size of the chicken and size of sandwiches.

Provided by John W Wenzelburger

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 fully cooked rotisserie chicken
6 large hamburger buns
barbecue sauce (Several kinds)

Steps:

  • Remove the skin and pull the meat off the bones, then pull apart the chunks of meat discarding any hard over cooked parts.
  • The meat should look like pulled pork.
  • If you are not serving within 30 minutes, refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, put enough meat for one sandwich in a small microwave proof bowl.
  • Make up one bowl for each sandwich you are making.
  • Heat the meat in the microwave until it reaches serving temperature.
  • Heating can be done before putting meat in the bowls if you are making more then a few sandwiches.
  • Serve each person a bowl of meat and a bun.
  • Each person can then pick their own favorite BBQ sauce or mix a (sand) witches brew of different sauces with their meat and then spoon onto their bun.

ROOT BEER BBQ SAUCE



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This BBQ sauce can be used a variety of ways- we've even put it on potatoes at my house! It's sweet, tangy, and has a small kick to it. The root beer can also be substituted with Dr Pepper® or Coca Cola®.

Provided by maryyyy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups root beer
2 cups ketchup
½ cup no-pulp orange juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Stir together the root beer, ketchup, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses in a saucepan. Season with ginger, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 382.3 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

PULLED BBQ-CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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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

1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons safflower oil
6 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 12)
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bottle (11 ounces) lager beer, such as Stella Artois (1 1/3 cups)
8 potato sandwich buns, preferably Martin's

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 BACON PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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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

1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1/2 cup amber beer or root beer
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 hamburger buns, split and toasted
24 cooked bacon strips
12 lettuce leaves

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for pulled chicken sandwiches.
  • Cook the chicken properly: You can cook the chicken in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop. Be sure to cook the chicken until it is tender and shreds easily.
  • Make your own root beer barbecue sauce: This sauce is easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to the pulled chicken sandwiches. You can also use your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce.
  • Use good quality buns: The buns you use will make a big difference in the overall taste of the sandwich. Look for soft, fluffy buns that will hold up to the pulled chicken and sauce.
  • Add your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings you can add to your pulled chicken sandwiches. Some popular choices include coleslaw, pickles, onions, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Pulled chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pulled chicken sandwiches a try.

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