Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Tender pulled chicken, simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue blend, is served on toasted Hawaiian rolls with melted cheddar for a quick and hearty meal packed with flavor and protein.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 rotisserie chicken breast or 2 cups cooked chicken
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 Hawaiian rolls*
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Divide the cooked rotisserie chicken into smaller pieces to facilitate quicker reheating.
- In a large skillet, combine the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, white vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully integrated.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet.
- Warm the mixture over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat thoroughly.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and shred using two forks.
- With the chicken set aside, stir the brown sugar into the sauce in the pan. Continue stirring until the sugar dissolves completely and the texture is smooth, without any grittiness.
- Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, folding it into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Place a lid over the pan and turn off the heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and spread butter over the cut sides.
- Place the rolls under the broiler until the interiors are lightly golden and crisp.
- Distribute the sauced chicken evenly across the bottom halves of the rolls.
- Lay the slices of cheddar cheese over the chicken, then cover with the top halves of the rolls to form sandwiches.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
*Alternatively, you may substitute 4 hamburger buns in place of the Hawaiian rolls if preferred.