Description
A delicious BBQ chicken sandwich recipe that is easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (we use Kinders)
- 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 buns or sandwich rolls
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cups coleslaw
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper, diced in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, and oregano until combined.
- Add sliced onions to the slow cooker and place the chicken on top. Sprinkle the seasonings on the chicken, then pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- In a small bowl, add the mayo, chipotle, and lime juice and whisk until combined, then set aside.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Place chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Spread the softened butter over the buns. Heat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat and add the buns, butter side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, and lime juice, and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, add the cabbage, cilantro, and dressing and mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of chips or salad.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: main course
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg