Smoky BBQ Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich
Discover the perfect recipe for a mouthwatering BBQ Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich that captures the essence of a famous street-food classic with a creative twist.
Allergens
This recipe contains gluten, dairy, and soy. It is not suitable for those with wheat, milk, or soy allergies.
Ingredients
- 1. 6 large bone
- in, skin
- on chicken thighs 2. 1 cup Smoky BBQ Sauce (recipe below) 3. 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted 4. 2 cups coleslaw (store
- bought or homemade) 5. 1/2 cup pickle chips 6. Salt and pepper, to taste Smoky BBQ Sauce: 1. 1 cup ketchup 2. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3. 1/4 cup brown sugar 4. 1 tablespoon molasses 5. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 6. 1 teaspoon onion powder 7. 1 teaspoon garlic powder 8. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 9. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 10. 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 11. Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the chicken thighs for 6 7 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred on the outside.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the Smoky BBQ Sauce by whisking together all ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Once the chicken is cooked, brush each thigh with the smoky BBQ sauce and continue to grill for an additional 2 3 minutes or until the sauce is heated through and slightly caramelized.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place a grilled chicken thigh on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a generous slather of smoky BBQ sauce. Top with coleslaw and pickle chips, then finish with the top half of the bun.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this recipe is finding the perfect balance of smoky and tangy flavors in the BBQ sauce. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your personal taste.
Notes
This recipe calls for homemade Smoky BBQ Sauce, but you can also use your favorite store-bought version to save time.