2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
4 hamburger buns
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: coleslaw, sliced onions, pickles, cheese
1. Prepare the Chicken:
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
2. Coat with BBQ Sauce:
In a small saucepan, heat the barbecue sauce over low heat until warm.
Once the chicken has rested, brush each chicken breast generously with the warm barbecue sauce, ensuring that they are evenly coated.
If you prefer a saucier sandwich, you can reserve some of the barbecue sauce to drizzle over the assembled sandwiches later.
3. Toast the Buns:
While the chicken is cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns either in a toaster or on a grill until golden brown.
Toasting the buns adds a nice crunch and prevents them from becoming soggy once assembled.
4. Assemble the Sandwiches:
Place a generous portion of sliced or shredded BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Top the chicken with your desired toppings, such as coleslaw, sliced onions, pickles, or cheese.
Finish by placing the top half of the bun over the fillings, pressing down gently to secure everything in place.
5. Serve and Enjoy:Once assembled, serve your BBQ chicken sandwiches immediately, accompanied by your favorite sides like potato salad, corn on the cob, or grilled vegetables.
These sandwiches are perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or even a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Don’t forget to have extra napkins on hand—these sandwiches can get messy, but that’s all part of the fun!