A little bit crunchy, nice and saucy, and absolutely delicious. This tangy vinegary sauce will leave you wanting more than just one sandwich. Pulled chicken smothered in an Asian BBQ sauce, with a vinegar based slaw on top is the right way to eat this BBQ sandwich.
The other night, I was scrambling trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I had the last bit of a ketchup bottle sitting in my fridge and realized that a barbecue sauce was the perfect way to use the rest of it up. Luckily it was pretty quick and easy to whip up before Josh got off work so he came home to a tasty treat.
What You'll Need:
For the Slaw:
- 1 Cup Coleslaw mix
-1 tsp Rice Vinegar
-1/4 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
-1/4 tsp Sesame Seeds
-Pinch Garlic Powder
-1 tsp Soy Sauce
-Splash of Chili Sesame Oil
-Pinch of Salt and Pepper
For Chicken:
-1 Large Boneless Chicken Breast
-Salt and Pepper, to taste
-1 tsp Chili Sesame Oil
Barbecue Sauce:
-1 Large Clove Garlic, minced
-2 tsp Cilantro, minced
-1/2 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
-1 tsp Chili Sesame Oil
-1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
-1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek
-2 tsp Hoisin Sauce
-1 tsp Soy Sauce
-1 Tbsp Honey
-1/2 Cup Ketchup
-1/2 Lime, juiced
-1 Green Onion, sliced
-1/4 tsp Pepper
Recipe makes 2 or 3 sandwiches
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350º F. Mix together the vinegar, oil, soy sauce, and all the spices for the slaw. Add the mix to the cole slaw, and stir together until everything is coated. Cover the bowl with saran wrap, and put in the fridge for use later.
2. Heat 1 tsp of sesame oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add in the garlic, stirring until fragrant.
3. Add the ketchup, vinegar, honey, lime juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, as well as the cilantro, ginger, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the green onion, and stir in. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, cook till charred, about 5 minutes on each side.
5. Transfer the chicken into a small high walled baking dish. Slice into the chicken three times, about a 1/2 inch into the meat, and cover the chicken with the barbecue sauce. Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes.
6. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked, at least 165º F. Pull the chicken and mix it with the barbecue sauce, ensuring that it is totally coated.
7. Using a bun of your choice, we used a ciabatta roll, assemble the sandwich with chicken, and a heaping amount of coleslaw. Enjoy!
