BBQ Chicken Sammies
Tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich BBQ-style sauce.Served on soft buns with tangy pickle relish.Perfect quick and easy sandwich recipe for any day.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 6 –8 slices sweet bread and butter pickles chopped
- 6 soft sandwich buns or burger rolls split
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 large sour deli pickle chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend
- 1 cup non-alcoholic apple juice instead of beer
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, combine chicken stock and apple juice, then bring to a gentle simmer. Add the chicken breasts and poach for about 10 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- While the chicken cooks, heat olive oil in another skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing gently until soft and fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, grill seasoning, and chopped sweet pickles.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer a couple of ladles of the poaching liquid into the sauce mixture and stir well.
- Remove the chicken, slice it, then shred it using two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer the sauced chicken into the skillet with onions and garlic. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thick and flavorful.
- Mix the sour pickle with the sweet pickles to create a quick relish.
- Fill each bun with the shredded BBQ Chicken Sammies mixture and top with pickle relish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Apple juice replaces beer while keeping a subtle sweetness.
- Serve with fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Add cheese slices if you want a richer sandwich variation.