Easy BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Easy BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Serves 4
Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise

Cooking Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Liquid measuring cupInstant-read
  • thermometer
  • Large plate
  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • Rubber spatula
  • Tongs
  • Oven mitts
  • 2 forks
  • Soupspoon

What to do:

  1. In liquid measuring cup, whisk together ketchup, molasses, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
  2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute (oil should be hot but not smoking).
  3. Add shallot, chili powder, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally with rubber spatula, until shallot is softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in ketchup mixture, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Use tongs to carefully place chicken in skillet. Bring mixture to boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 4 minutes.
  6. Use oven mitts to remove lid. Use clean tongs to flip chicken pieces over.
  7. Cover and simmer until chicken registers 165 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn off heat. Slide skillet to cool burner.
  8. Use clean tongs to transfer chicken to large plate.
  9. Let cool slightly, then use 2 forks to shred chicken into bite-size pieces Return shredded chicken to skillet and stir to coat with sauce.
  10. Heat chicken over medium heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  11. Use soupspoon to evenly divide shredded chicken between hamburger buns. Serve.

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