BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Who says BBQ sandwiches need real chicken? This plant-based pulled “chicken” slaps hard with smoky, tangy sauce.
Throw it on a bun, and you get juicy, tender bites without the guilt trip.
Slow-cooked or quick-simmered, this recipe saves time but feels like a fancy feast.
Perfect for impressing friends or sneaking veggies into your life disguised as comfort food.
Get ready to drop the fork and pick up a sandwich you’ll brag about all week.
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Vegan BBQ pulled “chicken” made from jackfruit or soy, smothered in tangy sauce, served on soft buns.
Ingredients
- 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or soy curls about 20 oz
- 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 vegan sandwich buns
- Optional: coleslaw or pickles for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse jackfruit, then shred with your fingers or fork to mimic pulled texture.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add shredded jackfruit, stir, and cook for 5 minutes to release moisture.
- Pour BBQ sauce over jackfruit, mix well, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjust BBQ sauce if needed for tanginess.
- Toast buns lightly, pile pulled “chicken” high, and add coleslaw or pickles if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the messy, smoky goodness.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use your favorite smoky vegan BBQ sauce for personalized flair.
- Add liquid smoke or smoked paprika if you want extra depth.
- Slow cook in a crockpot for 4 hours on low for more tender bites.
- Serve with vegan coleslaw for a crunchy, tangy contrast.
- Double the batch for game day or meal prep ease.
