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Tender BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe Easy Homemade Brioche Buns

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A comforting and easy recipe featuring slow-cooked tender pulled chicken in tangy BBQ sauce, served on soft, buttery homemade brioche buns. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 3 large eggs (2 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, 2 eggs, and softened butter.
  3. Knead dough on medium speed for 8-10 minutes with dough hook or 12-15 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic. Add flour if too wet.
  4. Shape dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. Mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and water or broth in slow cooker.
  6. Add chicken to slow cooker, coat with sauce, cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until easily shredded.
  7. Punch down risen dough, divide into 8 portions, shape into balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Cover buns and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffed.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat remaining egg and brush over buns. Sprinkle with seeds if desired.
  10. Bake buns for 15-18 minutes until golden and glossy. Cool on wire rack.
  11. Shred cooked chicken in slow cooker with forks and stir to coat with sauce.
  12. Slice brioche buns in half, pile pulled chicken on bottom half, add coleslaw or pickles if desired, top with bun and serve warm.

Notes

If pulled chicken looks dry, stir in reserved cooking liquid to keep moist. Brioche buns best served same day but can be warmed next day. For gluten-free, use almond or oat flour blends for buns. Instant Pot can be used to cook chicken in 20 minutes.

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