BBQ Chicken Sandwich

This BBQ Chicken Sandwich is a mouthwatering delight featuring tender, smoky chicken topped with tangy barbecue sauce, all nestled in a gluten-free bun. Perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner, it's sure to satisfy your cravings for classic American comfort food.

BBQ Chicken Sandwich
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams
  • Gluten-free BBQ sauce - 100 ml
  • Gluten-free hamburger buns - 2
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coleslaw mix - 100 grams
  • Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
  4. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 75°C.
  5. During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with gluten-free BBQ sauce to caramelize.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the coleslaw by mixing the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl. Set aside.
  7. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. Toast the gluten-free hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  9. Assemble the sandwiches by placing sliced chicken on the bottom bun, topping with extra BBQ sauce, and then adding a generous scoop of coleslaw. Finish with the top bun.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious BBQ Chicken Sandwich!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Carbs: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil that can improve heart health.

Tags

AmericanGluten-FreeBBQ