These Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are just 319 calories each (for the entire sandwich!) and they are packed with 32.1g of protein!
If you don’t like coleslaw you can skip it, this will cut and additional 24 calories from each sandwich.
I have supplied you with homemade BBQ sauce and burger bun recipes, but you can absolutely use store-bought. And if you have it, you can use leftover chicken to make this recipe, see the “How To” section for directions on how to use leftover chicken.
Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
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Ingredients in Healthy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
For the “Coleslaw mix” look in the bagged salad section of the grocery store. You’ll find a shredded combination of cabbage and carrots called “ColeSlaw Mix” this is what you want. It won’t come with sauce, and that’s a good thing. We are going to make our own low calorie sauce.
I like to use my own homemade BBQ sauce and Low Calorie Buns, but you can get store-bought if you prefer. I have supplied notes in the recipe card below on how to make the store-bought versions healthier and lower in calories!
Shopping List for Low Calorie Pulled Chicken Sandwiches:
Low Calorie Shredded Chicken Sandwiches:
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper
- Low Calorie BBQ Sauce (or store-bought)
- Low Calorie Burger Buns (or store-bought)
Low Calorie Coleslaw:
- Coleslaw mix
- 0% Greek Yogurt
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Brown sugar
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Healthy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
If you have leftover cooked chicken, you can skip cooking the chicken. Just shred the leftover chicken breast (or get 1 cup of shredded chicken) and add it to the pan with the BBQ sauce. This will save you time and money.
If you like, you can make the coleslaw well ahead of time. I have made it a day before and it’s great. Just make sure yo mix it well if you make it a day ahead of time.
How to Make Healthy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches:
- To a medium bowl combine the Cole slaw ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
- To a skillet over medium heat, spray with olive oil and add the chicken breast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through with no pink in the center.
- Move the chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the BBQ sauce, and heat on low for 5 minutes until the sauce is hot.
- To assemble the sandwiches, slice the buns in half, and add 1/2 of the chicken to the bottom half. Top each with 1/2 of the Cole slaw, and finally the top half of the bun.
- Serve hot.
Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
My daughter loves these sandwiches and I even add them to her lunch box when I make them! They are nutritious and healthy, and totally crave-worthy! Here are some more low calorie recipes I think you’ll love.
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Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
Low Calorie BBQ Chicken Sandwiches:
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- Olive oil spray
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup Low Calorie BBQ Sauce or store-bought
- 2 Low Calorie Burger Buns or store-bought
- 1 cup Low Calorie Coleslaw below
Low Calorie Cole Slaw:
- 1 cup Cole slaw mix
- 2 tablespoons 0% Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- To a medium bowl combine the Cole slaw ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
- To a skillet over medium heat, spray with olive oil and add the chicken breast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through with no pink in the center.
- Move the chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the BBQ sauce, and heat on low for 5 minutes until the sauce is hot.
- To assemble the sandwiches, slice the buns in half, and add 1/2 of the chicken to the bottom half. Top each with 1/2 of the Cole slaw, and finally the top half of the bun.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
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