Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches! Juicy, tender chicken drenched in smoky BBQ sauce is piled high on soft buns and topped with crunchy coleslaw. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe promises to impress family and friends alike. Get ready to savor each flavorful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 cups fresh coleslaw mix
- 4 hamburger buns (whole wheat or brioche)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over chicken in the baking dish, ensuring it’s well coated.
- 3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- 4. Allow chicken to cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- 5. Assemble sandwiches by layering shredded BBQ chicken on buns and topping them with coleslaw. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg