Barbecued Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023
An impromptu picnic inspired this BBQ chicken salad sandwich. An instant summertime favorite, these dressed-up sandwiches have become a mainstay at our house. —Linda Orme, Battleground, Washington
Barbecued Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 kaiser rolls, split
  • 8 tomato slices
  • 8 lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish; add barbecue sauce. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled.
  3. Chop chicken; place in a large bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on rolls with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 481 calories, 27g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.