Ingredients
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2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
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4 hamburger buns
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½ cup barbecue sauce, or more to taste
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Coleslaw, optional
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Pickles, optional
Instructions
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Shred the chicken. Remove any bones and skin from leftover roast chicken, then shred the meat into bite-size pieces.
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Heat the chicken. Place the shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Add the barbecue sauce and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and absorbs the sauce.
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Toast the buns. Lightly toast the hamburger buns in the oven or on a stovetop griddle until warm and golden.
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Assemble the sandwiches. Divide the BBQ chicken among the bottom buns. Add coleslaw for crunch and pickles for a tangy finish, if desired. Cover with the top buns.
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Serve. Enjoy immediately while the chicken is warm and the buns are lightly toasted.
Notes
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Use leftover chicken: Roast chicken makes this recipe especially quick. Remove all bones before shredding.
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Adjust the sauce: Start with ½ cup barbecue sauce and add more if you prefer a saucier sandwich.
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Toast the buns: Lightly toasted buns hold up better against the warm chicken and sauce.
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Keep the chicken moist: If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of water or extra barbecue sauce while reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
