Best 8 Super Simple Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe to create mouthwatering barbecue chicken sandwiches? This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect sandwich, from selecting the right ingredients to preparing a delicious homemade barbecue sauce. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, we'll take you through the steps to create a tantalizing meal that will satisfy your taste buds and impress your friends and family. Let's explore the culinary journey of making super simple barbecue chicken sandwiches that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

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

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

SUPER SIMPLE BARBECUE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This comes from an old issue of Real Simple magazine. Shredding rotisserie chickens can be messy, but I think it is well worth the effort! The rotisserie chicken really adds a lot of flavor to this sandwich. But the real flavor will depend on what BBQ sauce you choose. Get creative!

Provided by RockChalkChick

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2-4 lbs rotisserie-cooked chicken, meat shredded (about 5 cups)
1 -1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (use your fave)
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, roughly chopped (optional)
4 hamburger buns (I like to use onion)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, BBQ sauce and jalapeños (if using).
  • Slightly heat mixture in microwave if you'd like.
  • Divide the mixture evenly among buns.
  • Great with coleslaw, potato salad or kettle chips!
  • EAT!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 137.1, Sodium 863.1, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19, Protein 46.6

BARBECUE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Coleslaw and barbecue sauce give grilled chicken breasts a southern twist in this mouthwatering sandwich, made in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
4 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup creamy coleslaw (from deli)

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/2 inch thick.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 3 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with barbecue sauce. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from grill; top each with 1 cheese slice. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill. Cover grill; cook 1 minute or until buns are lightly toasted.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons coleslaw on each bun bottom; top with chicken. Cover with bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Easy to make. Very few ingredients. Healthy, especially in comparison to pork BBQ sandwiches. Great served with chips or fries. BBQ is a must in Memphis!

Provided by Sarah Elizabeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 hamburger buns
1 boneless chicken breast
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • CUT chicken breast into 5-6 pieces.
  • BOIL chicken breast pieces for 5 minutes (or until cooked through).
  • SHRED cooked chicken using a knife and fork.
  • PLACE shredded chicken and BBQ sauce in a sauce pan (NOTE: you may want more or less than 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce depending on how dry or wet you like your BBQ).
  • BRING to a slight boil, turn down heat, cover, and simmer chicken in the sauce for 5 minutes. (The chicken should soak up a lot of the sauce.).
  • DIVIDE in two and place on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 1015.7, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 20.9

BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: vegetable oil, large, boneless, skinless chicken breast, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, barbecue sauce, pretzel buns, coleslaw

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable oil
1 ½ lb large, boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 3
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
6 pretzel buns
2 cups coleslaw

Steps:

  • Heat a grill over medium-high heat and clean and lightly oil the hot grates.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place on the grill. Grill the breast for 5 minutes, then flip, brush with some of the barbecue sauce, and continue to grill until cooked through, 5-7 minutes more.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Use 2 forks to shred the chicken, add to a bowl, and toss with the remaining barbecue sauce.
  • Serve on pretzel buns with coleslaw.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 35 grams

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Super easy BBQ chicken sandwiches that are tasty and budget friendly. Some coleslaw, garlic corn, and a pickle go great with these sandwiches. Or to save time, a bag of chips.

Provided by lndz123

Categories     Chicken Sandwiches

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 large bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed, trimmed of fat
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1 ½ (16 ounce) packages (4-pack) whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over top.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Separate meat and bones; discard bones. Shred chicken with a fork.
  • Place chicken on buns with some extra sauce from the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 169.3 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 55.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1106.7 mg

BARBECUED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches are great for large gatherings. The chicken can be cooked ahead of time, then added to the homemade barbecue sauce for simmering hours before guests arrive. -Roberta Brown, Waupaca, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cooked and shredded
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups water
1-1/4 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon each salt, celery seed and chili powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except buns. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours in the slow cooker or simmer for 1-1/2 hours on the stovetop. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a quality barbecue sauce. This is the key to great barbecue chicken sandwiches. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful, with a good balance of sweetness and smokiness.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Let the chicken rest before shredding it. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Use a coleslaw or potato salad to add some freshness and crunch to your sandwiches.
  • Serve the sandwiches on a soft, fluffy bun.

Conclusion:

Barbecue chicken sandwiches are a classic summertime meal that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious barbecue chicken sandwiches that your family and friends will love. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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