Jul 14 2026
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Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Salt + Smoke
Time3h
Serves4

Cherry-smoked chicken pulled and topped with brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Ensure that the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Chicken

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add cherry wood chips to the smoker. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the smoker and smoke for 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix in the BBQ sauce until well combined.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Coleslaw

    In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the coleslaw is well coated and adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Take a brioche bun and add a generous portion of the pulled chicken on the bottom half. Top with a scoop of coleslaw and then place the top half of the bun over it. Repeat with the remaining buns.

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