Best BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich

5 from 5 votes

Add some delicious flavor to your lunch or dinner meal with the Best BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich made from shredded chicken topped with simple ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Keyword: bbq, burger, chicken, classic, dinner, easy, food, healthy, homemade, recipe, sandwich, spicy

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 931kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

BBQ CHICKEN:

4 cups Easy Shredded Chicken
2 cups BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade (See Notes!)
2 Tbsps raw honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for cooking

SANDWICHES:

4 brioche burger buns
Dill pickles
Sliced jalapenos

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Instructions

TO MAKE THE SHREDDED CHICKEN:

To make the shredded chicken for these sandwiches, see my Easy Shredded Chicken recipe!

ASSEMBLY:

In a medium skillet (10-inch) over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Add the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, red pepper flakes, and honey, mixing everything together until combined and the chicken is fully coated. Remove form heat.
To assemble, prepare your burger buns ( See Notes!), top with spoonfuls of shredded BBQ chicken, dill pickles, and jalapeños. Serve with your favorite side----fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or whatever.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a separate tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
BBQ SAUCE: If you choose to use a store-bought version, my favorite brand is Stubb’s BBQ Sauce. However, see my Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe for a delicious option!
TOPPINGS: You can always add your favorite toppings such as greens, tomatoes, pineapple, etc.

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