Description
Tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce, served on soft toasted buns with optional coleslaw and pickles for a quick, family-friendly American classic. Ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped, rotisserie chicken recommended)
1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup onion (finely chopped or thinly sliced)
6 sandwich buns or slider rolls
1/2 cup coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)*
1/4 cup dill pickles or relish (optional)
*Substitute mayonnaise if coleslaw contains dairy/mayo
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium heat
Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened
Add shredded chicken and BBQ sauce; mix until fully coated (5-7 minutes)
Cook on stove or warm in oven at 350°F (180°C) if using pre-prepared chicken mixture
Toast buns in oven or on stovetop
Assemble with chicken mixture, coleslaw, and pickles* if using
Notes
Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for maximum convenience
For bolder flavor, add smoked paprika to the chicken mixture
Replace coleslaw with plain mayo, lettuce, or avocado for dietary variations
Pickles add extra crunch and acidity
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 2-3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: BBQ & Cookout
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg