Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw

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429 calories

  • 6
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • RUB:
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 oz each)
  • Olive or vegetable oil
  • SLAW:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tblsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 3 cups packaged shredded coleslaw blend of green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots, about 8 oz.
  • 6 Kaiser rolls
  • 1/2-3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce, at room temperature.

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium heat (350-450 degrees)

RUB: In a small bowl combine paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Lightly brush chicken on both sides with oil and sprinkle evenly with rub.

SLAW: In large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth. Add coleslaw blend; mix well.

Grill chicken,smooth side down first, over direct heat with lid closed as much as possible, until meat is firm to touch and cooked through, 8-12 minutes,turning once or twice. During last 30 seconds to 1 minute of grilling time, toast rolls, cut side down, over direct heat.

Remove chicken and rolls from grill; let chicken rest 3-5 minutes. Shred or finely chop chicken and put in large bowl. Add barbecue sauce; mix well.

Pile chicken onto rolls and top with slaw.