Build-Your-Own BBQ Chicken Sandwich Bar
Be the host or hostess with the most memorable meal idea by serving this simple and delicious DIY BBQ Chicken Sandwich Bar at your next gathering.
When you’re expecting a crowd, this build-your-own sandwich bar is a unique, low-stress way to satisfy everyone while keeping your time in the kitchen to a minimum.
The shredded chicken is packed with flavor and comes together quickly, especially if you use a stand mixer to shred it. Any leftovers are a bonus and can easily be repurposed into meals later in the week.
This crowd-pleasing spread features four flavorful Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauces, a colorful mix of fresh toppings, and satisfying sides like Heinen’s Fan Favorite small batch kettle chips, Daily Bites mac and cheese and Heinen’s frozen crinkle cut French fries. All you have to do is lay everything out and let guests build their plates as they please!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This DIY Sandwich Bar is impressive to guests, but easy on the host! This recipe has two key steps: cook and shred the chicken and assemble the bar. Once everything is set your job is done and guests can build their own sandwiches with the toppings, sauces, and sides they enjoy. It’s a convenient and customizable meal idea that works for a variety of occasions.
- Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce comes in a variety of delicious flavors. Guests can choose from original, honey, sweet’n & spicy or honey & brown sugar barbecue sauces to create their perfect sandwich.
- The shredded chicken is versatile and makes great leftovers. It can be cooked in the oven or on the grill, making it a great fit for both indoor and outdoor gatherings. Any leftovers can be used later in the week for sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, soups, and more.
Build-Your-Own BBQ Chicken Sandwich Bar
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches
- 3 lbs. Gerber’s CARE Certified Amish chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen’s extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. Two Brothers original all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s garlic granules
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s onion granules
- Heinen's brioche hamburger buns
- Heinen's pretzel buns
Toppings
- Sweet Baby Ray's original barbecue sauce
- Sweet Baby Ray's honey barbecue sauce
- Sweet Baby Ray's sweet'n spicy barbecue sauce
- Sweet Baby Ray's hickory & brown sugar barbecue sauce
- Red onion, sliced
- Avocado, sliced
- Jalapenos, sliced
- Heinen's coleslaw
- Heinen's CARE Certified bacon
- Heinen's sharp cheddar cheese slices
- Heinen's pickle chips
Sides
- Heinen's small batch kettle chips
- Heinen's frozen crinkle cut fries
- Daily Bites mac and cheese
Instructions
For Baking the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl. Season with the olive oil, Two Brothers original all-purpose seasoning, salt, garlic granules, and onion granules. Mix well, until the chicken is fully coated.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
- Let the chicken cool for 15 minutes. Shred the chicken with forks or for a faster method, place the chicken in a stand mixer with a flat beater attachment. Beat on low speed until the chicken is shredded.
For Grilling the Chicken
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl. Season with the olive oil, Two Brothers original all-purpose seasoning, salt, garlic granules, and onion granules. Mix well, until the chicken is fully coated.
- Add chicken to the grill. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken cool for 15 minutes. Shred the chicken with forks or for a faster method, place the chicken in a stand mixer with a flat beater attachment. Beat on low speed until the chicken is shredded.
