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Maple Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

When you’re short on time and you need a meal in a hurry these semi-homemade Maple Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches will solve your meal time dilemma. They feature rotisserie chicken combined with sweet onion sautéed in butter, chopped chipotle pepper, pure maple syrup and prepared barbecue sauce. The sauce is gently simmered on the stovetop until heated through. I recommend serving the pulled barbecue chicken on buttered and toasted onion rolls for a taste that’s simply spectacular. Easy to make and even easier to eat.

Maple-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken on onion buns

Easy Maple Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Pick up a rotisserie chicken and transform it into a quick and easy meal for the family in minutes! How to make Maple Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • In a medium sauce pan, sauté diced onion in 1 Tbsp of butter. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, then add two minced cloves of garlic. Saute for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the chipotle pepper, 1-2 tsp adobo sauce, maple syrup, 1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce.Thin the sauce with up to 1/3 cup of chicken stock or water.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes stirring periodically. [Tip: For a smooth sauce puree with an immersion blender or in a food processor prior to adding the chicken.]
  • Use 2 forks to pull apart the chicken. Add to the simmering sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes just until heated through,
  • Serve immediately on onion rolls or kaiser rolls with a side of slaw
prepared Maple-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

How to Make the BEST Maple Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make Maple Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches: Cooked chicken, barbecue sauce, maple syrup, onion, butter, seasoned salt and black pepper, garlic, chipotle pepper in adobo, adobo sauce, chicken stock or water and toasted onion rolls or kaiser rolls for serving.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Skillet, sharp knife and cutting board, sheet pan to toast the rolls, large spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
  • When it comes to barbecue everyone has their own flavor preference. Some like it spicy and tangy with a bold vinegar flavor and some smoky and sweet. Choose the flavor of barbecue sauce that you enjoy and the flavor will be personalized to your taste.
  • Chipotle in adobo sauce packs a fair amount of heat. Adjust the amount to your personal preference.
  • Store leftover Maple Chnipotle Barbecue Chicken chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave in single servings.
Maple-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches plated

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Maple Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: barbecue-chicken-recipes, maple-chipotle-barbecue-chicken-sandwiches
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Seasoned salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium minced cloves of garlic
  • 1 medium chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • 1-2 tsp adobo sauce [more or less to taste]
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce [i.e Sweet Baby Ray’s]
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock or water
  • 4-5 cups Rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 6 Toasted onion rolls or kaiser rolls for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, sauté diced onion in 1 Tbsp of butter. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, then add two minced cloves of garlic. Saute for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the chipotle pepper, 1-2 tsp adobo sauce, maple syrup, 1 1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce.Thin the sauce with up to 1/3 cup of chicken stock or water.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes stirring periodically. [Tip: For a smooth sauce puree with an immersion blender or in a food processor prior to adding the chicken.]
  • Use 2 forks to pull apart the chicken. Add to the simmering sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes just until heated through,
  • Serve immediately on onion rolls or kaiser rolls with a side of slaw

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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