BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Easy weeknight dinners are a must for busy families! This BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe is a fast and simple dinner that you can throw together in 30 minutes. If you want to throw something together in the morning, then I will also give you a CrockPot BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe version!
Creating a BBQ Chicken Sandwich at home can be both satisfying and simple, especially when using the convenience of an Instant Pot or CrockPot. This recipe delivers tender, juicy shredded chicken infused with rich, smoky barbecue flavors that can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd (just double the recipe), this BBQ Chicken Sandwich recipe is a go-to that combines ease with delicious results.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility and minimal hands-on time. With the Instant Pot, you can have perfectly cooked, shredded chicken in under 30 minutes, while the CrockPot option allows you to set it and forget it, making it perfect for busy days. The slow cooker method also gives the chicken time to absorb the barbecue sauce fully, resulting in a deeper flavor that pairs perfectly with your favorite gluten-free buns, we love Canyon Bakehouse. Whether you prefer the speed of the Instant Pot or the slow simmering of the Crock Pot, this BBQ Chicken Sandwich recipe is bound to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients needed to make this BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: 1-2 pounds depending on how many you are feeding
Onion
BBQ Sauce: Now, you can use a jar of store bought, but this sauce is so good! Plus you only need half of it, so if you make it you can freeze the other half for easy weeknight meals.
Gluten Free Burger Buns: You could totally use bread in place of buns, or even bagels!
Shredded Cabbage or Coleslaw
How to make this Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe or Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
It’s so easy! Take all of your ingredients and throw it into the Instant Pot or Crock Pot.
For the Crock Pot you will cook in low for 6-8 hours.
For the Instant Pot you will cook it on poultry mode.
After the chicken cooks, remove it from the pot, shred it with a fork and knife and then add it back to the pot and stir it into the sauce. Let it sit in the sauce for about 15 minutes before serving.
I make my sandwiches by spooning a generous portion of chicken on our gluten free buns and then topping it with shredded cabbage, or coleslaw.
What to serve with Pulled Chicken?
Some of my favorite things to serve are…
Fresh Salad like my Kale Jicama Salad
Bag of Frozen French Fries
Roasted Veggies
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Ingredients
- 2 cups BBQ Sauce
- 1 onion diced, yellow is great
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4-6 gluten free buns
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
Instructions
- Add the BBQ sauce, chicken and onions to the Instant Pot or Crock Pot.
- In the Instant Pot cook on poultry mode.
- In the CrockPot cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once it is done cooking, remove the chicken and shred it with a fork and knife.
- Place the chicken back in the IP or CP, stir it well to coat it and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- To serve add a generous amount of chicken to your bun and top it with cabbage.
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