Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Front view of a single Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwich on a wooden cutting board

5 from 8 votes

Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

These Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are a fast, easy, and delicious way to satisfy your BBQ craving. No grill needed! Perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $7.97 recipe / $1.99 serving

Servings:

Calories: 415.23kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Color Cutting Boards
Measuring Cups Spoons
Nonstick Fry Pans

Ingredients

1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
1/4 tsp salt $0.02
1/4 tsp pepper $0.02
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs $3.48
1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
1/4 cup BBQ sauce $0.11*
7 oz. coleslaw mix $1.09**
2 green onions sliced, $0.20
1/4 cup ranch dressing $0.37
4 buns $2.49

Instructions

Combine the smoked paprika, garlic, powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken thighs in half to make them more sandwich-sized (you'll want four pieces total). Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the prepared spice mix.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken thighs are well browned and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the heat and brush BBQ sauce over both sides of each piece.
Add the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, and ranch dressing to a bowl. Stir until everything is combined and evenly coated in dressing.
To build the sandwiches, place one piece of BBQ chicken on each bun and top with a heaping scoop of the ranch slaw. Serve immediately.

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Notes

*You can use pretty much any type of BBQ sauce for this recipe, so I suggest going with whatever brand or flavor you like the best. I tend to like Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauces. Or, you can even try making your own Homemade BBQ Sauce.

**This is a bagged mix of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots. I used half of a 14oz. bag.

Nutrition

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