Go Back
Print Recipe

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

These bbq chicken sandwiches are my take on an American classic. Juicy shredded chicken thighs, bbq sauce and a simple delicious coleslaw. I’ll also show you how to elevate that regular store bought bbq sauce into something amazing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken, sandwich
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 4 brioche buns toasted

BBQ Chicken

  • 3-4 lbs chicken thighs or breast
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Water

BBQ Sauce

  • 2 cups plain bbq sauce
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple juice

Coleslaw

  • 16 oz coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed

Instructions

BBQ Sauce

  • Add ingredients listed for BBQ sauce into a pot over medium heat. Whisk and allow to come to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened, removed from heat and set aside.

Coleslaw

  • Add all ingredients listed for coleslaw. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and set aside.

BBQ Chicken

  • In a bowl add all ingredients for BBQ and mix until all the chicken is well coated.
  • Place the marinated chicken into a pot over medium high heat. Add enough water to cover.
  • Once to a boil, cover and alllow to cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Once cooked remove the chicken from the pot and shred into bite sized pieces.
  • Add some of the BBQ sauce and stir until thoroughly mixed together.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by toasting the brioche buns and placing down some of the shredded bbq chicken.
  • Feel free to add more bbq sauce if you’d like.
  • Follow that with a good amount of coleslaw.
  • Then the top bun.
  • Enjoy!

Video