Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Sweet and spicy, these ridiculously easy BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches are ready in under an hour! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing party dish. This recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken in a mouthwatering BBQ sauce – get ready for flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 329.7 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.3 (12 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Chicken Stock
  • Brown Sugar
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Onion
  • Minced Garlic Cloves
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Liquid Smoke
  • Hot Sauce
  • Cumin
  • Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Hamburger Buns

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How to Make Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

  1. Heat chicken broth in a shallow pan over medium-low heat until simmering.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the simmering broth.
  3. Poach chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of the chicken broth for the sauce; discard the rest.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Pour the reserved chicken broth into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  8. Add the BBQ sauce mixture to the simmering broth.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  10. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into strips using two forks.
  11. Add the shredded chicken to the simmering sauce.
  12. Stir in the all-purpose flour.
  13. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  14. Serve the pulled chicken on lightly toasted onion rolls. Add your favorite BBQ toppings (coleslaw, pickles, etc.) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

5g

Carbs

18g