Bbq Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Grilled chicken breast topped with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
BBQ Sauce
Coleslaw
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Prepare Chicken Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Season Chicken
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- 4
Grill Chicken
Once the grill is hot, place the chicken breasts on the grill.
- 5
Cook Chicken
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Coleslaw Preparation
- 7
Combine Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- 8
Prepare Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 9
Mix Coleslaw
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture and toss until well combined.
- 10
Chill Coleslaw
Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 11
Toast Buns
Toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- 12
Assemble Chicken
Place a grilled chicken breast on the bottom half of each bun.
- 13
Add Coleslaw
Top the chicken with a generous amount of coleslaw.
- 14
Finish Sandwich
Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and serve immediately.





