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BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw

A delicious BBQ chicken sandwich topped with creamy coleslaw, perfect for a summer meal or picnic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

BBQ Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for grilling
Coleslaw
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Hamburger Buns toasted
  • 1 cup Pickles sliced, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
  3. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Coleslaw
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Slice the grilled chicken and place a portion on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
  2. Top with coleslaw and pickles if desired, then place the top half of the bun on.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the coleslaw with additional ingredients like green onions or apples for added flavor.

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