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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Juicy BBQ chicken piled high on a bun.

👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
40g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Optional: sliced pickles, coleslaw, or onion for topping

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together.

  3. 3

    Brush this mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).

  5. 5

    In the last few minutes of cooking, brush BBQ sauce over the chicken.

  6. 6

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding it.

  7. 7

    Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  8. 8

    Assemble the sandwiches by placing BBQ chicken on the bottom half of each bun, then add toppings as desired and cover with the top half of the bun.

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