Indulge in the smoky, savory, and fall-off-the-bone goodness of our pulled barbecue chicken sandwiches, a feast for your taste buds. Prepared with tender chicken, a symphony of zesty spices, and a tangy barbecue sauce, these sandwiches promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Discover the art of creating mouthwatering pulled chicken, brushed with a delectable glaze that caramelizes to perfection. Accompany the delectable chicken with soft and fluffy buns, toasted to golden brown for the perfect contrast in texture. Experiment with zesty coleslaw, creamy avocado ranch, and crispy onion rings to elevate your sandwich experience. Dive into the world of barbecue chicken sandwiches with our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional Southern-style to globally-inspired variations, find the recipe that suits your palate and embark on a culinary journey of smoky, savory satisfaction.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PULLED BBQ-CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Chicken thighs are seared until golden, then simmered with beer and an easy homemade BBQ until irresistibly tender. To assemble these hearty sandwiches, layer the meats and our Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage Coleslaw on squishy buns for a satisfying crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Working in three batches, and adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as necessary, sear chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from Dutch oven; reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beer and barbecue sauce; stir until combined. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is very tender, about 1 hour. Turn off heat.
- Transfer chicken to plate; let cool. When cool enough to handle, remove skins (and reserve, if crisping; see Cook's Note, below) and bones; discard bones. Shred chicken into large pieces with two forks.
- Bring sauce to a simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. (You should have about 3 cups.) Mash garlic with a potato masher until broken down. Return shredded chicken to Dutch oven and heat through, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days (gently reheat before serving). Serve on potato buns.
BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This is an amazing recipe! There's nothing better than BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches!
Provided by Tara Shepard
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken into the bottom of a slow cooker and cover with water. Cook on High until it is no longer pink in the center and falls apart when pulled, about 4 hours.
- Puree onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor until finely minced.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred meat with 2 forks. Discard cooking water.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add pureed onion-garlic mixture, barbeque sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook on High until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve on buns with mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 13 g
BBQ BACON PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Several of us put ranch dressing on our sandwiches, too. -Jennifer Darling, Ventura, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place chicken in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low , 3-4 hours or until tender., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with bacon and lettuce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled, cooked chicken 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
OOEY GOOEY PULLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Smokey gooey oh so yummy finger licking............ Yes! Shredded Chicken not pork with some greens and cheese!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season the chicken with basil, salt and pepper to taste and place in a small heavy pot with just enough water just to cover (about 1 cup). Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Poaching chicken till almost cooked through about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Shred the chicken when cool enough to handle and discarding any fat.
- Strain liquid and place liquid in a larger pot with the onion, pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sriracha hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and herbs and spices and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the shredded chicken, fresh basil and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture onto the rolls and top with the grated cheese and fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 1392.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.3, Protein 45.7
Tips:
- For the best pulled chicken, use a whole chicken. It will give you more meat and a more flavorful broth.
- To make the chicken even more tender, brine it in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- When cooking the chicken, be sure to keep the liquid level just below the top of the chicken. This will help to keep the chicken moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool slightly before shredding it. This will make it easier to shred and will help to prevent the meat from falling apart.
- For the best flavor, use a homemade barbecue sauce. There are many different recipes available online, or you can experiment with your own.
- Serve the pulled chicken sandwiches on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include coleslaw, pickles, and onions.
Conclusion:
Pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches a try.
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