Name: BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 58 min
Ingredients: 1½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup BBQ Sauce; 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ cup onion (finely chopped); ½ cup celery; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 8 hamburger buns (or rolls of choice); tomato slices (optional topping); lettuce leaves (optional topping)

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For our BBQ chicken salad sandwiches recipe, I love to eat these sandwiches using hamburger buns, but you can also use your favorite buns or rolls. Either way it is going to be super delicious and refreshing

It is a great recipe that you can make for your next get together as it is super easy to make and can feed a good amount of people. You can also double the recipe depending on how many people will be eating, or save some for leftovers for the next day. This pulled chicken salad mix is also super tasty on a fresh bed of spring lettuce or spinach if you want to forego the bun completely.

Another nice thing is that you do not have to make all of the ingredients for the shredded chicken sandwich at the same time. Sometimes I like to prepare the shredded chicken the day or night ahead so that way I can cut out the waiting time for the chicken to cook and cool down.

You can serve these tasty pulled chicken sandwiches with some of our oven baked seasoned steak fries, baked zucchini fries (if you want to be on the healthier side) or even some delicious baked mozzarella cheese sticks!

Ingredients You Need to For This BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe:

Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
Chicken broth
BBQ sauce
Mayonnaise
Onion, finely chopped
Celery
Salt
Crushed red pepper flakes
Hamburger buns or rolls
Tomato slices (optional)
Lettuce (optional)

How To Make This BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe:

BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwich on a plate with an Instant Pot in the background

To start making this delicious recipe, begin by placing the chicken breasts into the bottom of the inner pot of the Instant Pot.

After adding the chicken to the Instant Pot, pour in the chicken broth over top of the chicken breasts.

Then place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the SEALING position.

Once the lid is all set, press the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button and set the timer for 18 minutes.

When the timer is done, move the valve to the VENTING position and do a quick release of the pressure inside the Instant Pot.

After all of the pressure has been released and the pin drops down, remove the lid and take the chicken out of the Instant Pot and shred it with two forks.

Next, place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl along with the BBQ sauce and then mix it all together.

Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to allow the chicken to cool down.

When the chicken is cool, add in the mayonnaise, chopped onion, chopped celery, salt, and pepper flakes to the bowl and then mix it all together.

Now just serve the chicken salad on your bun and top it with some tomatoes and lettuce and any of your other favorite toppings and enjoy!

To Make This Shredded Chicken Sandwich Recipe You Will Need:

Instant Pot (THIS one works great!)
Large mixing bowl
Forks or Hand mixer
Spatula

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

To make this recipe stand out even more, you can make your own BBQ sauce. Whenever I make homemade BBQ sauce it makes the flavor even better.

So if you have a few extra minutes to make your own BBQ sauce, or even if you have run out, using Add a Pinch’s homemade BBQ sauce recipe you can have delicious sauce in no time. Plus most of the ingredients you have at home already!

Serve Our Cold BBQ Chicken Sandwiches 3 Ways:

We know not everyone likes the same thing. If we did, life would probably be pretty borning. So give your guest options when serving this tasty recipe!

Here are our favorite ways to serve these sandwiches:

Hamburger bun
You can never go wrong with a hamburger bun! All you have to do is decide if you want it with or without sesame seeds. 😉
Lettuce wrap
For those with diet restrictions, serving this pulled chicken salad on a large piece of butter or romain lettuce would work great and taste amazing.
Hawaiian rolls
I feel like Hawaiian rolls are good for almost everything, especially this recipe. They are perfect to make as appetizers or a great size to serve kids!

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Try All of Our Different Chicken Salad Flavors This Summer:

These easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are truly fun to make and perfect for anyone looking for delicious sandwiches that capture the essence of the summer months. They’re packed with flavor and rich in nutrients and are a great way to get your daily values in. They are one of our favorite things to make, to be honest.

Don’t be nervous about getting creative with our BBQ chicken salad recipe! We love adding Monterey jack cheese and chopped avocado for a little bit of tang or substituting the hamburger rolls with brioche buns or lettuce wraps. You can throw some black beans and sweet corn in the mix as well. They’re full of great flavor and make for a refreshing counterpoint to the juicy chicken. Your favorite barbecue sauce is always welcome, too. It can be one you bought at the grocery store or your own homemade bbq sauce. This recipe is all about finding that perfect combo for your taste buds. The options are endless, really.

Remember to tuck any leftovers in an airtight container for later enjoyment. The best part about having leftovers is that they can always be repurposed into other meals. For instance, the leftover barbecue chicken would be all you need to transform a regular salad into a hearty salad.

So, there you have it! We hope this BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe becomes a staple in your kitchen, just like it has in ours. If you have any creative ideas on how to make this recipe even better, we’d love to hear them. Check out our blog for more awesome recipes like this.

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