Bbq Chicken Sandwiches With Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Bbq Chicken Sandwiches With Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided; 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided; 3/4 cup unsalted tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 3 cups packaged cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw; 4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided
3/4 cup unsalted tomato sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 cups packaged cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw
4 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns

1
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 5 minutes. shred chicken into large pieces with 2 forks.
2
While chicken cooks, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onion; saute 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. stir in chicken; keep warm.
3
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 cup onion, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and coleslaw. top bottom halves of buns evenly with chicken mixture, slaw, and top halves of buns, or serve slaw on the side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided, 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided, and more.

Yes, Bbq Chicken Sandwiches With Coleslaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bbq Chicken Sandwiches With Coleslaw

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Variations & substitutions

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