Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Shredded pulled chicken tossed in barbecue sauce and piled onto soft buns with coleslaw. Four servings in 20 minutes, using cooked pulled chicken.
The Method for Pulled Chicken Sandwich
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Warm the chicken with the barbecue sauce and water in a pan over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
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Mix the cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise and vinegar for the slaw.
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Toast the buns, pile in the chicken, top with the slaw and close.
Things to Watch For
- Warm the chicken gently and keep it moist.
- Make the slaw while the chicken heats.
- Toast the buns.
- Add the slaw last.
About This Recipe
A pulled chicken sandwich takes the meat from the slow cooker or the oven and puts it where it can be eaten with one hand. It is all about balance: rich meat, sweet sauce, sharp slaw and a soft bun.
Start with cooked pulled chicken, 600 g, shredded finely. Warm it in a pan with the barbecue sauce and a splash of water for 10 minutes, until it is hot and sticky and coats the meat. Do not let it boil dry, or the sauce catches and burns.
The slaw is not optional. Mix shredded cabbage and carrot with mayonnaise and a spoon of cider vinegar, and the crunch and acidity cut through the richness of the chicken.
Toast the buns in a dry pan or under the grill until golden. Pile in the chicken, add the slaw on top and press the lid down. Expect it to be messy, and serve with napkins.
On the Table Alongside
Corn on the cob · Baked beans · Pickles · Potato salad
Keeping Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Best eaten at once. The warmed chicken keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Quick Answers
How long does Pulled Chicken Sandwich take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Pulled Chicken Sandwich?
Warm the chicken gently and keep it moist. Make the slaw while the chicken heats. Toast the buns. Add the slaw last.
What should I serve with Pulled Chicken Sandwich?
Corn on the cob; Baked beans; Pickles; Potato salad.
How should Pulled Chicken Sandwich be stored?
Best eaten at once. The warmed chicken keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Is Pulled Chicken Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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