BBQ Chicken Sandwich

This simple yet satisfying BBQ chicken sandwich combines perfectly seasoned chicken breast with tangy barbecue sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, all nestled between golden garlic butter toasted buns. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.

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Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sandwich

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 sandwich buns
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2-4 tablespoons butter or margarine
Garlic powder to taste
2 slices mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F or prepare grill for medium-high heat.
Season chicken breasts and bake for 18-20 minutes or grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While chicken cooks, spread butter evenly on both cut sides of each sandwich bun.
Sprinkle garlic powder generously over the buttered surfaces.
Toast the buttered buns in a skillet or toaster until lightly golden.
Spread barbecue sauce evenly on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place cooked chicken breast on the sauced bun bottom.
Top chicken with mozzarella cheese slice and crown with top bun half.

Notes

Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking

Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices

Substitute provolone or cheddar cheese for different flavor profiles

Use leftover rotisserie chicken to cut cooking time in half

Make garlic butter ahead by mixing softened butter with garlic powder

Toast buns cut-side down in a dry skillet for extra crispiness

Double the recipe and freeze cooked chicken for quick future meals

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