Jul 09 2026
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Smoked Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by PEGGS
Time3h 30m
Serves4

Pulled smoked chicken with BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken thighs and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Chicken

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the smoker and smoke for about 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Then, using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Add BBQ Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce, mixing until the chicken is evenly coated.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the chicken is cooling, toast the brioche buns on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Build the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, add a generous amount of the pulled smoked chicken topped with BBQ sauce.

  3. 7

    Add Toppings

    Top the chicken with a scoop of coleslaw and a few pickle slices.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Place the top half of the brioche bun on the sandwich and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

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