Description
BBQ chicken sandwiches with coleslaw are the ultimate comfort food, marrying smoky, tender chicken with a rich barbecue sauce and a refreshing crunch from creamy coleslaw. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a casual meal at home, this sandwich will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill for 6-8 minutes per side (or bake for 20-25 minutes) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before shredding.
- Toss shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until well coated.
- In a bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in another bowl; pour over the cabbage mixture and toss.
- Assemble sandwiches by adding shredded BBQ chicken to buns followed by a scoop of coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (320g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg