📋 Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich recipe
These Shredded Buffalo Chicken sandwiches are WW friendly and made with rotisserie chicken and caraway coleslaw are quick, easy and no cook. They're perfect for summer or anytime you need a fast no cook meal!
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 145kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded/pulled * see video in notes for pulling chicken (same method as pork)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce * I use Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 4 buns
Coleslaw
- 375 g -bag of broccoli slaw or coleslaw
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon caraway seed
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise (light) * I use Hellman's ½ the fat
- 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Remove chicken from bone and place in a large bowl. Discard carcass (or freeze for soup stock) *Do not use the skin.1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded/pulled
- Shred/pull chicken as per video instructions in notes (do not use the skin).
- Then mix with buffalo sauce.1 cup buffalo sauce
Caraway Coleslaw
- Combine all coleslaw ingredients together and mix.375 g -bag of broccoli slaw or coleslaw, ½ cup green onion, ½ teaspoon caraway seed, 3 tablespoon mayonnaise (light), 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar
Assembly
- Slice buns in half and add buffalo pulled chicken mixture to bottom half, dividing between all 4 buns.4 buns
- Top with coleslaw, again, dividing between all 4 buns. Serve immediately.
Notes
*NOTE:! Shredding and pulling are interchangeable terms when it comes to chicken. And with this sandwich, you pull (or shred) rotisserie chicken the same way you would pull pork (see video: How to pull chicken ). It's so easy to do so, and it's also a great way to get the kids to help with dinner
Expert Recipe Tips:
- Use a hand or stand mixer for fast shredding. Shredding rotisserie chicken with a mixer saves time and effort—just be sure to use a gentle up-and-down motion to avoid over-shredding into mush.
- Don’t skip removing the skin. Rotisserie chicken skin becomes rubbery when mixed with sauce and stored. Always discard it before shredding for the best texture and flavor.
- Customize the spice level. Control the heat by mixing buffalo and BBQ sauce to your preferred spice level. This is also a great way to make it family-friendly.
- Add the coleslaw just before serving. To prevent soggy sandwiches, keep the slaw separate and only add it to the bun right before eating.
- Toast the buns for extra structure. Lightly toasting the buns helps them hold up better to the saucy filling and adds a nice crunch.
- Use freshly shredded coleslaw mix for better texture. Pre-shredded bags are convenient, but freshly grated cabbage and carrots hold up longer and stay crispier.
- Make it a slider for parties. Serve on mini buns for easy game-day sliders or a buffet-style summer gathering.
- Double the batch for meal prep. Make extra shredded buffalo chicken to use in wraps, bowls, salads, or quesadillas throughout the week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1181mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
