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bbq chicken sandwich

A delicious and hearty BBQ chicken sandwich made with tender shredded chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and served on a toasted bun.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
Buns
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns toasted
Toppings
  • 1 cup coleslaw optional
  • 1 cup sliced pickles optional

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over them. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred Chicken
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining barbecue sauce.
Assemble Sandwiches
  1. Toast the hamburger buns. Place a generous amount of the BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired, then place the top half of the bun on.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This sandwich can be served with potato chips or a side salad for a complete meal.

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