American Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickles

Name: American Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 4 pieces hamburger buns (split); 1 cup pickles (sliced); 1/2 cup coleslaw; 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)

StandardAmericanLunchQuickEasyFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 40m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Tender pulled chicken topped with tangy pickles and served on a soft bun for a classic American sandwich experience.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

30.0g 33%

Fat

10.0g 11%

Carbs

50.0g 56%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Supports eye health

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Calcium

8% DV

Important for bone health

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🌾 Fiber

12% DV

Aids digestive health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
4 pieces hamburger buns split
1 cup pickles sliced

Optional Toppings

1/2 cup coleslaw
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and cover with barbecue sauce.
3 Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4 Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
5 Using two forks, shred the chicken in the baking dish, mixing it with the barbecue sauce.
6 Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.
7 Assemble the sandwiches by placing the pulled chicken on the bottom half of each bun.
8 Top the chicken with sliced pickles and optional coleslaw or red onion.
9 Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.