# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs), cooked and shredded or grilled and sliced
→ Barbecue Sauce
02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sandwich Components
03 - 4 soft sandwich buns or brioche buns
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for toasting buns)
→ Coleslaw
05 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage (about 3 oz)
06 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots (about 1.5 oz)
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Sliced pickles
12 - Red onion rings
# How to Prepare:
01 - If not already cooked, grill or poach the chicken breasts until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then shred using two forks.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded (or grilled and sliced) chicken with the barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
03 - In a small bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
04 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place buns, cut side down, and toast until golden brown, about 1 minute.
05 - Pile the BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with coleslaw, pickles, and red onion rings as desired. Cover with the top half of the bun.
06 - Serve sandwiches immediately while warm.
