Description
Experience the ultimate flavor explosion with these pulled chicken sandwiches! Slow-cooked to perfection, the tender, juicy chicken is drenched in your favorite BBQ sauce and nestled between soft, fluffy buns. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for game day or family gatherings, offering a deliciously satisfying meal that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
- 4 burger buns, soft and fluffy
- Optional toppings: coleslaw or pickles
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly before pouring in the chicken broth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove from heat, shred the chicken with two forks, and mix with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Assemble each sandwich by placing pulled chicken on a bun and adding optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate your chicken for at least an hour before cooking. You can substitute chicken with turkey or jackfruit for a vegetarian option. Feel free to experiment with different sauces like honey mustard to create unique flavor profiles.