Description
This article is designed to elevate your sandwich-making skills by imparting knowledge on selecting the finest ingredients, perfecting the grilling technique, and balancing the smoky undertones with a carefully crafted sauce.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the BBQ sauce:
1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
For the sandwich:
4 hamburger buns, toasted
1 cup coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)
Pickles, for topping (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken:
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Once the pan is hot, cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.Shred the chicken:
After the chicken has rested, use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.Mix with BBQ sauce:
In the same pan, reduce the heat to low, add the shredded chicken back into the pan, and pour in the BBQ sauce (and honey, if using). Stir to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it’s heated through.Assemble the sandwich:
Toast the hamburger buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, layer a generous portion of the BBQ chicken mixture. Top with coleslaw, pickles, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.Serve and enjoy:
Place the top bun on and serve immediately. Enjoy your BBQ Chicken Sandwich with a side of fries or chips!
Notes
To achieve the smoky flavor in your BBQ chicken sandwich, focus on key ingredients like smoked paprika, chipotle peppers, and hickory-smoked BBQ sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mix of smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bbq chicken sandwich