# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 pounds), cooked and shredded or grilled and sliced
→ Barbecue Sauce
02 - 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sandwich
03 - 4 soft sandwich buns or brioche buns
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for toasting buns)
→ Slaw
05 - 1 cup (about 3 ounces) shredded green cabbage
06 - 1/2 cup (about 1.5 ounces) shredded carrots
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
11 - Sliced pickles (optional)
12 - Red onion rings (optional)
# How to Make It:
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 cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well until vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place buns, cut side down, and toast until golden (about 1 minute).
05 - Pile the BBQ chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with slaw, pickles, and red onion as desired. Cover with the top half of the bun.
06 - Serve immediately while warm.
