Description
A flavorful and juicy white barbecue chicken sandwich featuring grilled chicken breasts brushed with tangy white barbecue sauce, topped with crisp pickle chips and fresh homemade coleslaw, all served on toasted Kaiser rolls. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (approx. 1 large or 2 small chicken breasts)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp Tangy White Barbecue Sauce, plus additional for serving (about ½ cup total)
Sandwich
- 2 Kaiser rolls
- 1/2 cup sliced pickle chips or rounds
- 1 1/2 cups homemade coleslaw
Instructions
- Preheat Grill and Season Chicken: Heat your grill to high heat. Trim the chicken breasts if needed. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then rub this spice mixture evenly over all sides of the raw chicken breasts.
- Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. In the last few minutes of grilling, lightly brush the chicken with 1 tablespoon of tangy white barbecue sauce for extra flavor.
- Toast Rolls: Slice the Kaiser rolls in half and toast them on the grill if you desire a slight crispness and warmth for the sandwich base.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the grill and let them rest on a cutting board, covered loosely with foil, for about 10 minutes to retain juices. Then slice the chicken into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Divide the sliced chicken evenly onto the toasted rolls. Top with pickle chips and 1 1/2 cups of homemade coleslaw as desired. Spread additional tangy white barbecue sauce liberally on the top half of each bun before serving immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Allowing the chicken to rest preserves moisture and enhances tenderness.
- To make the sandwich spicier, add extra cayenne or spicy pickles.
- Homemade coleslaw can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American