Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Name: Barbecue Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted; Dill pickle slices, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Imagine a barbecue chicken sandwich so delicious you can hardly wait to have it again. Well, here it is: Our recipe features a delightful homemade sauce and uses shredded cooked chicken to save you time.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Dill pickle slices, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Stir in chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each bun.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 284 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

With four small children at home, I need quick yet filling meals. This family-favorite BBQ chicken sandwich filling is a cinch to make. For a spicier taste, eliminate the ketchup and increase the amount of salsa to 1 cup. —Leticia Lewis, Kennewick, Washington

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