🍗🔥 BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwich
A juicy, smoky, and slightly sweet sandwich made with tender shredded chicken coated in BBQ sauce—perfect for quick dinners or game-day meals.
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Sandwich
- 4 burger buns or sandwich rolls
- 1–2 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Optional toppings
- Coleslaw 🥬
- Pickles 🥒
- Sliced onions
- Cheese (cheddar or pepper jack) 🧀
🍳 Instructions
1. Shred chicken
If not already cooked, boil or slow-cook chicken until tender, then shred using forks.
2. Make BBQ filling
In a pan, combine:
- shredded chicken
- BBQ sauce
- broth/water
- spices
Simmer for 5–10 minutes until saucy and well-coated.
3. Toast buns (optional but recommended)
Butter buns and toast in a pan until lightly golden.
4. Assemble sandwich
Pile BBQ chicken onto buns.
Add toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or cheese if desired.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With fries 🍟
- With potato wedges or salad 🥗
- With extra BBQ sauce for dipping
💡 Tips
- Use chicken thighs for juicier texture
- Let sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor
- Coleslaw adds crunch and balances sweetness
- Great for meal prep—stores well in the fridge
If you want, I can also give you:
- a slow cooker BBQ chicken version
- a spicy chipotle BBQ sandwich
- or a pulled chicken sliders recipe for parties
