Difficulty: Beginner
Sandwiches
5-star Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Chef John
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Difficulty: Beginner
Smoky, flavor-packed pulled chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce on a buttery bun - this recipe is ready for rave reviews.
Instructions
- Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets, preheat your recteq to 375°F
- Step 2: Spatchcock your chicken and season with Ron's Screaming Pig Rub. Let rest for 5 minutes, then place on recteq.
- Step 3: Cook to an internal temp of 165°F. Remove from recteq and allow to rest for 15 minutes before pulling meat off of the bone. Place a cast iron skillet on the recteq and allow to come up to temp.
- Step 4: Place meat in a medium size bowl and set aside.
- Step 5: Once skillet is hot add onions and garlic. Cook until onions become translucent. Add pulled chicken and mix well.
- Step 6: Add Ron's Screaming Pig Rub, recteq Mild Gourmet BBQ Sauce, and mix well until sauce starts to get thick and tacky.
- Step 7: While chicken is getting tacky, add buns to recteq and toast both side of bread. Remove bread and cast iron skillet. Top buns with chicken and serve.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
- 1 Whole Chicken(s)
- 2 tablespoon(s) Ron's Screamin' Pig Rub
- 1 cup(s) Onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon(s) Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon(s) Ron's Screamin' Pig Rub
- 1/2 cup(s) recteq Mild BBQ Sauce
- 4 Burger Buns
- Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets, preheat your recteq to 375°F
- Step 2: Spatchcock your chicken and season with Ron's Screaming Pig Rub. Let rest for 5 minutes, then place on recteq.
- Step 3: Cook to an internal temp of 165°F. Remove from recteq and allow to rest for 15 minutes before pulling meat off of the bone. Place a cast iron skillet on the recteq and allow to come up to temp.
- Step 4: Place meat in a medium size bowl and set aside.
- Step 5: Once skillet is hot add onions and garlic. Cook until onions become translucent. Add pulled chicken and mix well.
- Step 6: Add Ron's Screaming Pig Rub, recteq Mild Gourmet BBQ Sauce, and mix well until sauce starts to get thick and tacky.
- Step 7: While chicken is getting tacky, add buns to recteq and toast both side of bread. Remove bread and cast iron skillet. Top buns with chicken and serve.
Chef Pairings
Pile it high on toasted buns and serve with coleslaw, pickles, or your favorite backyard sides for an easy, satisfying meal.