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Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Delicious Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute with lemon juice for a milder flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used in lesser amounts.
  • a few dashes Hot Sauce Adjust according to your heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground delivers the best taste.
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Adjust cooking time for frozen.
For the Assembly
  • 4 Whole Wheat Buns Opt for brands with lower sugar and higher fiber content.
  • 1 cup Coleslaw Optional for serving.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In the Instant Pot insert, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, kosher salt, hot sauce, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
  2. Carefully place chicken into the sauce mixture, ensuring they are submerged.
  3. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes (fresh) or 13 minutes (frozen).
  4. Allow for a 10-minute natural pressure release, then switch the steam release valve to venting.
  5. Shred the chicken using forks and return it to the pot, adding cooking liquid to keep it moist.
  6. Assemble sandwiches with shredded chicken on the buns, topping with optional coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 26gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the flavor-packed BBQ sauce and consider cooking additional chicken for wraps or salads throughout the week.

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