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BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Cultural Context

The BBQ chicken sandwich is a staple of American cuisine, particularly popular in the Southern regions where barbecue culture thrives. Traditionally made with slow-cooked or grilled chicken smothered in tangy BBQ sauce, it reflects the communal and outdoor cooking traditions of American summer cookouts. Today, variations abound, with different sauces and toppings, making it a favorite across the country.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon All Spice
2 lbs whole chicken
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
4 bolillo rolls

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade BBQ sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber.

coleslaw

🥗Healthier: cabbage salad

💰Cheaper: shredded cabbage

Cabbage salad is fresher and cheaper.

1

Caramelize onions on high heat with a pinch of salt for 20-25 minutes.

2

Add tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, crushed red pepper, ginger, and All Spice to the caramelized onions and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

3

Boil a whole chicken, then shred the meat off the bone.

4

Slice cabbage thinly and mix with salt, mayonnaise, and a touch of vinegar for coleslaw.

5

Cut bolillo rolls in half and pull out some of the inside to make room for filling.

6

Toast the bolillo rolls under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

7

Add shredded chicken to the simmering sauce and let cook for 2-5 minutes until heated through.

8

Assemble the sandwich with chicken, coleslaw, minced onion, and pickled jalapenos.

Cooking Techniques

grillingshredding

Equipment Needed

grill panmixing bowlforks

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

Pulled BBQ Chicken SandwichBBQ Chicken Roll

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