Pulled Chicken Recipe
Smoked chicken breast pulled and served on a sandwich.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
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.
- 2
Cook 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.
- 3
- 4
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Buns
While the chicken is heating with the BBQ sauce, slice the sandwich buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
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.
- 7
Serve
Place the top half of the bun over the filling and serve immediately while hot.
