Description
Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches are a cozy, mouthwatering dish that brings everyone together around the dinner table. Picture tender, shredded chicken drenched in a tangy barbecue sauce, nestled between soft buns. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or casual gatherings with friends and family. With its savory aroma and customizable toppings, this sandwich is sure to become a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw or pickles
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and minced garlic to the skillet. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover half of the chicken; let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken in the pan using two forks and stir in the barbecue sauce until well combined.
- Spoon generous portions of shredded chicken onto each bun and add any desired toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg