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BBQ Chicken Sandwich

The simple, delicious BBQ chicken sandwich for any summer cookouts.

Date Published
June 5, 2024

Author
Josh Cook

There is nothing quite like a perfectly grilled BBQ chicken sandwich.

But, as simple as it seems, a perfectly grilled chicken breast needs some prep.

In this recipe, we start by butterflying our chicken breasts, then submerge them in a salt brine for a few hours. This helps keep the meat moist and juicy. Then we season, and grill for about 15-20 minutes.

New to brining? We have you covered. Check out our Brining Basics guide for everything you need to know!

About the Author

Hey there! I'm Josh. I started The Zest Spice Company so I could share the spice blends and food recipes that I've been playing with since I was a kid. I hope you enjoy! Cheers!

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

This simple BBQ chicken sandwich will wow your family and guests, and is easy to customize for any taste.

Prep Time
3 hrs

Cook Time
15 min.

Total Time
3 hrs 15 min.

Ingredients

3-6 Chicken Breasts
3 Tbsp Sea Salt
Approx. 2 Tbsp of the Sweet & Spicy Texas Rub or Mild Texas Rub (enough to sprinkle over both sides of the chicken)
The buns & toppings of your choice.

Steps

Butterfly the chicken breasts
Mix salt with 6-8 cups cold water. Submerge chicken for 3 hours, up to overnight.
Preheat your BBQ to 425°F
Sprinkle chicken with the Sweet & Spicy Texas Rub
Grill for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken should reach 165°F

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