This Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe tastes like it was cooked low and slow all day, but it really only takes 35 minutes! Chicken breasts simmer quickly in a sauce made with salsa, cider vinegar and brown sugar until fork-tender- so delicious! 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time is all it takes to make the shredded chicken, then you can serve it on buns, or biscuits or wrapped in tortillas. You can top it with anything from coleslaw to sliced jalapeños and red onion. With this recipe for Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, you can have great barbecue anytime!
Step 1
Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
Step 2
Stir in the picante sauce, brown sugar and vinegar and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fork-tender.
Step 3
Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Divide the chicken mixture among the buns.
This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.
