BBQ Chicken Sandwich
featured in Easy BBQ Recipes for a Great BBQ
This classic BBQ chicken sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy dinner, or for a backyard BBQ with friends. The juicy chicken is grilled, shredded, and smothered in a tangy and sweet BBQ sauce, and served on a soft and fluffy bun.
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
98% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- vegetable oil
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680 g), about 3 large
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce (435 g)
- 6 pretzel buns
- 2 cups coleslaw (250 g)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 655
- Fat 23g
- Carbs 76g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 35g
- Protein 32g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat the 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 let cool slightly.
- Use 2 forks to shred the chicken, then transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining barbecue sauce.
- Serve on pretzel buns with coleslaw.
- Enjoy!
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