BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe – Easy Chicken Recipes

This is the ultimate BBQ chicken sandwich! I infused this grilled chicken sandwich with barbecue flavor in every bite with a smoky spice rub and tangy BBQ sauce. It’s juicy, tender, and so delicious. This is one of my favorite sandwiches to make in the summertime when the weather is warm and my grill is fired up!

BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe

This isn’t your average BBQ chicken breast sandwich. My recipe is extra flavorful thanks to my BBQ spice rub made from chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion and garlic powder, and salt and pepper. The chicken gets a great BBQ flavor straight from the grill that’s only enhanced by a drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce on top. If you love BBQ as much as I do, you have to make this sandwich. I use a grill pan when it’s cold or rainy outside, so I never miss a chance to make these!

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How to Store and Reheat

For best storage, store all components of BBQ chicken sandwiches separately. The BBQ chicken will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat the chicken in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until 165°F internally, then assemble the sandwiches.

How to Freeze

Freeze BBQ chicken breasts on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours, then transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Notes and Tips

• If you don’t have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika or mix 2 parts paprika to 1 part cumin to approximate the flavor.
• You can marinate your chicken breast overnight to ensure it stays moist while cooking.
• To bake the chicken, rub it all over with the spice mix, place in a 9×13-inch baking pan, brush all over with barbecue sauce, and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until 165°F internally. Halfway through baking, flip the chicken breasts and baste with more barbecue sauce to keep them moist.

BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Spice-rubbed and topped with plenty of tangy BBQ sauce, this BBQ chicken sandwich is the ultimate summer sandwich.

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time
: 20 minutes minutes

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, stir the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil together.

  1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Pat the chicken dry and rub all sides with the spice and oil mixture.

  4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Heat a grill pan or barbecue on medium high heat until warm. Oil the pan or grill grates to prevent the chicken from sticking.

• Grill the chicken until it has nice grill marks, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and baste with BBQ sauce. Cook until the second side has grill marks, another 2-3 minutes. Flip, baste with sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, flipping and basting as needed.

  ½ cup barbecue sauce

• Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.

• While the chicken is resting, grill the bottom side of the buns until golden, about 10-30 seconds.

  4 burger buns

• Assemble sandwiches with lettuce, red onions, pickles, and extra barbecue sauce.

  4 pieces lettuce, 4 rings sliced red onion, 8 slices sweet pickles

Notes

Storage: Store BBQ chicken sandwich components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze BBQ chicken breasts for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 404
Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 1402mg61%

Potassium 662mg19%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 1158IU23%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 108mg11%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course:Dinner, lunch, Sandwiches

Cuisine:American

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How to Make a BBQ Chicken Sandwich Step by Step

Mix the Rub: In a small bowl, stir 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil together.

Grill the Chicken: Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken dry and rub all sides with the spice and oil mixture. Heat a grill pan or barbecue on medium-high heat until warm. Oil the pan or grill grates to prevent the chicken from sticking. Grill the chicken until it has nice grill marks, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and baste with ½ cup of BBQ sauce. Cook until the second side has grill marks, another 2-3 minutes. Flip, baste with sauce, and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, flipping and basting as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.

Grill the Buns: While the chicken is resting, grill the bottom side of the 4 burger buns until golden, about 10-30 seconds.

Assemble the Sandwiches: Place 1 piece of lettuce, 1 ring of sliced red onion, 2 slices of sweet pickles, and extra BBQ sauce on each of the sandwiches.