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Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich - chicken breasts are marinated with Asian flavors, then grilled and topped with an Asian style coleslaw.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Asian barbecue sandwich with coleslaw on a bun.

Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich – chicken breasts are marinated with Asian flavors, then grilled and topped with an Asian style coleslaw.

Here in the South, grilling outdoors is a year-round activity. Our grill sometimes sees more use than our oven, especially when the weather is warm. Although, we have been known to throw on a sweater and start up the grill even on cold days.

Asian barbecue sandwich with coleslaw on a bun.

Even when we were very young and living in Maine, BeeBop and I could be seen firing up our grill in the middle of winter. Sure, the neighbors thought we were slightly unbalanced, but did we care? Nope.

One of our favorite things to enjoy from the grill has always been chicken and, because I wanted to try combining grilled chicken with classic Asian flavors, I came up with this Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich.

It’s inspired by the barbecue sandwiches you find in the south served with a generous portion of coleslaw, except that this version has loads of Asian influence. Hope you enjoy it!

How to Make Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Tyson boneless, skinless chicken breasts for Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

I chose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for our Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich, but you can also use boneless, skinless thighs if you’d rather. Either choice will be delicious!

Lightly pound chicken breasts for Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

This first step is optional, but something I like to take the time to do. I place each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper and lightly pound them until they’re a consistent thickness. Having them the same thickness throughout means that they’ll cook through in the same time without one side being done while the other is still undercooked. Here I’m using the flat end of a meat mallet, but you can use a weighty rolling pin or a heavy bottomed pan to do the same.

Marinate the Chicken

Place the chicken and marinade in a resealable bag for Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Combine the remaining ingredients for the chicken, except buns, and stir together until well mixed. Add the breasts and the marinade to a large re-sealable plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn occasionally to redistribute the marinade around the chicken.

Get it on the Grill

Grilling Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-low heat cooking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade. Reserve the marinade and set it aside. Grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

Make the Sauce

Reduce the marinade to a sauce for Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Optional but highly recommended: to make a sauce for the sandwiches, strain the marinade through a fine-meshed sieve into a small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat and cook until reduced to a thick, syrupy sauce.

Note: If you are at all concerned about using the leftover marinade as a sauce, simply make twice the amount of marinade called for in the recipe. Reserve half of the marinade before applying to the chicken and then reduce it as instructed above.

Make the Asian Style Slaw

Combine ingredients for slaw for Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

When ready to serve, prepare the coleslaw. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until everything is evenly combined.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Adding reduced sauce to Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Cut each breast in half cross-wise and serve on a whole wheat bun topped with a spoonful of the sauce and a mound of coleslaw.

Enjoy!

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Asian barbecue sandwich with coleslaw on a bun.

Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich – chicken breasts are marinated with Asian flavors, then grilled and topped with an Asian style coleslaw.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 795kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

For the barbecue chicken:

  • 2 pounds approximately boneless, skinless Tyson chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Asian hot chili-garlic sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 whole wheat sandwich buns

For the slaw:

  • 1 lb coleslaw mix
  • 3 large green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger about 1-inch
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Lightly pound the breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper until they are a consistent thickness.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, except buns, and stir together until well mixed.
  • Add the prepared breasts and the marinade to a large re-sealable plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn occasionally to redistribute the marinade around the chicken.
  • Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-low heat cooking.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade. Reserve the marinade and set it aside.
  • Grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
  • Optional: to make a sauce for the sandwiches, strain the marinade through a fine meshed sieve into a small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat and cook until reduced to a thick, syrupy sauce.
  • When ready to serve, prepare the coleslaw. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until everything is evenly combined.
  • Cut each breast in half cross-wise and serve on a whole wheat bun topped with a spoonful of the sauce and a mound of coleslaw.

Notes

If you are at all concerned about using the leftover marinade as a sauce, simply make twice the amount of marinade called for in the recipe. Reserve half of the marinade before applying to the chicken and then reduce it as instructed above
Be sure not to combine the coleslaw ingredients until ready to serve. It will become wilted if allowed to sit at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 | Calories 795kcal | Carbohydrates 93g | Protein 38g | Fat 31g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 24g | Cholesterol 70mg | Sodium 2695mg | Fiber 7g | Sugar 32g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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25 Comments

  1. Love the flavors and textures of this fab grilled chicken sandwich. YUM!

  2. The slaw looks mouthwatering piled on top of that chicken! My parents grilled year round too. They run out in the winter, start the grill, run in, run back out, put water needed to be cooked on there and watch from inside.

  3. Goodness when you set out to make a sandwich, you don’t stint. This is wild. Asian fusion with barbecue—-brilliant. Geez it looks sooooo good.

  4. Pity I can’t grill year round, otherwise this delicious sandwich would be on dinner rotation. Yum!

  5. I am so glad that you included pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness. That makes the cooking process so much easier. I use my rolling pin, and just a couple of whacks will do the job.

    Tyson products are the best! Always ensured to be fresh and free of additives. I love knowing that I can trust anything with the Tyson label.

    Miss P

  6. Yum, just thinking about the amazing flavor in this sandwich has my mouth watering in anticipation! I grill year-round, too – even in the snow.