BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

"With four small children at home, I need quick yet filling meals," says Leticia Lewis of Kennewick, Washington. This fast family favorite is just 66 cents per sandwich. "For a spicier taste, eliminate the ketchup and increase the amount of salsa to 1 cup," she suggests.

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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir in chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each bun. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 284 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 770 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as BBQ Chicken Sandwiches in Quick Cooking July/August 2002, p35

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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2012 by dolzadell

My enntire family loves this recipe and I always have to make a double batch which is fine with me because then I have leftovers for lunch! Yummy

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2012 by stwood64

This has become a regular in our house, we love it. I sauteed the veggies in olive oil instead of butter.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2012 by leeaahh

I made this lastnight for dinner. A total of 4 people and i can not tell you how much they loved it. I had to double the ingredients slighty, hungry eater's were coming over. I would not change a thing about this recipe. The flavor can be played with depending on how spicy you want it/ Very fun and I will be definitely be making this again. I'm considering trying the recipe with a shredded pork.

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by vewebber58

My son RAVED about these sandwiches and thinks they're even better than barbecued beef or sloppy Joes! I did add about a half a teaspoon of liquid smoke, but other than that, followed the recipe exactly. A couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts yielded enough meat to make six sandwiches, so it's economical too. I loved the crunch of the celery. Add a few potato chips and a dill pickle spear on the side and you feel like you're eating in a sandwich shop!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by CWyatt

I didn't have onion on hand, so I used chives and garlic powder instead. I also don't care for celery, so I substituted celery seed. I served it with slices of baguette instead of on a bun as well and it was delicious! Will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by sylvia_moss

I'm usually not very picky about my food at all. I love sloppy joes so I thought I might like these. I really was not impressed with the flavor, there was way too much of a sweet taste. I do actually wonder if the sauce would taste better with beef.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by drmcnight

This is now one of my favorite recipes. The flavor is awesome and easy it is to make. I frequently cook chicken breast to freeze so I always have cooked chicken ready.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by dmellmer

Been making this recipe for awhile. Easily doubled, I frequently make it for birthday parties for my children.

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by Joscy

Will be making these soon, for sure. Thank you.

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2009 by akglmu

I agree; these sandwiches are awesome! The flavor is so good (a little sweet with the brown sugar and a little spicy from the kick of the salsa; perfect combo). Honestly, you don't even need bread or buns to serve this with because the chicken is wonderful by itself. A recipe that I will make often, esp. for my friends who loved it so much.

 
 

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