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Pulled BBQ chicken sandwich topped with creamy coleslaw on a soft bun

Easy Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Easy pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches with saucy shredded chicken and sweet, smoky coleslaw.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pulled BBQ Chicken
  • Prepared shredded chicken, 4-6 oz per person see my instant pot shredded chicken recipe
  • 1/2-1 cup BBQ Sauce, depending on servings make it as heavy or light on the sauce as you'd like
Sweet & Smoky Coleslaw
  • 1 bag chopped coleslaw mix use less or more depending on how many you're feeding
  • 1 small apple chopped finely
Coleslaw Dressing
  • 1/2 cup ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sweet & smoky dijon mustard can sub with regular dijon
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • up to 1/4 cup milk, to thin use to make dressing your desired consistency
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika optional for a more smoky flavour
For Serving
  • a bun, per person

Method
 

  1. Heat the BBQ Chicken. Add shredded chicken to a pan over medium heat. Pour over BBQ sauce and toss until evenly coated and warmed through. Add more sauce if needed.
  2. Make the Coleslaw. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and chopped apple. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika (if using). Add a splash of milk if a looser dressing is desired. Toss dressing with cabbage mixture.
  3. Toast the buns.
  4. Assemble. Spoon warm BBQ chicken onto buns. Top generously with sweet & smoky coleslaw and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add smoked paprika or chipotle powder to the BBQ sauce.
  • Chicken and coleslaw can be prepped ahead and stored separately in the fridge.
  • This recipe is easy to double for leftovers or feeding a crowd.