Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsTHE SWEET SPOTBbq Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Bbq Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by THE SWEET SPOT
Time8h
Serves4

Pulled chicken tossed in BBQ sauce on a toasted bun.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Cooking Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Add a pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning.

  2. 2

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook on Low

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.

  4. 4

    Shred the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it with the BBQ sauce.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Toast the Buns

    Lightly toast the burger buns on a skillet or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Build the Sandwich

    Spoon a generous portion of the BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.

  3. 7

    Add Toppings

    If desired, add coleslaw and pickles on top of the BBQ chicken before placing the top half of the bun on.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve the BBQ chicken sandwiches immediately while warm, with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

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