Smoked chicken breast pulled and served on a sandwich.

In a large bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.

Prepare the Chicken

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Cook the Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Shred the Chicken

In the same skillet, return the shredded chicken and pour in the BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and heat for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken is well-coated and warmed through.

Add BBQ Sauce

While the chicken is heating with the BBQ sauce, slice the sandwich buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.

Prepare the Buns

Place a generous portion of the pulled chicken on the bottom half of each sandwich bun. Top with coleslaw, pickles, and sliced jalapeños if using.

Assemble the Sandwich

Place the top half of the bun over the filling and serve immediately while hot.

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