BBQ Chicken Sammies: Irresistibly Juicy Comfort for Everyone

BBQ Chicken Sammies are a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 sammies

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 cup Non-Alcoholic Apple Juice

For the BBQ Sauce

3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
to taste Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon Grill Seasoning Blend

For the Aromatics

1 pieces Onion chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

For Assembly

4 pieces Soft Sandwich Buns or Burger Rolls brioche preferred
1/2 cup Sweet Bread and Butter Pickles
1/2 cup Sour Deli Pickle

Equipment

skillet
mixing bowl
Instant-Read Thermometer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium skillet, combine chicken stock and apple juice, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add chicken, cover, and poach until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
In another skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a bowl, combine tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, along with sautéed onion and garlic mixture and grill seasoning blend.
Shred poached chicken and mix with BBQ sauce, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Assemble sammies by filling buns with BBQ chicken and top with pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sammieCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider serving with sides like coleslaw or crispy fries for a complete meal.

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