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Bourbon Barbeque Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This grilled chicken sandwich is sure to be a hit the next time you feel like grilling. The Bourbon Barbeque Sauce is sweet and tangy and combined with the quick and easy dill pickle slaw it's a nearly perfect sunny day dinner.
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Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbeque, Chicken, Coleslaw, Dinner, Grill, Sandwich, Summer
Servings: 4 Servings

Equipment

  • Barbeque
  • Pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Heatproof Rubber Spatula
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs
  • Mandolin

Ingredients

Bourbon Barbeque Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Fancy Molasses
  • 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard

Grilled Chicken

  • 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2-3 oz each)
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Optional

Sandwiches

  • 4 Brioche Style Buns
  • Coleslaw See Notes

Instructions

Bourbon Barbeque Sauce

  • Add all of the ingredients to a pot then stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and allow to cook until all of the sugar is dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly then set aside to cool.

Grilled Chicken

  • Grease then preheat the grill to medium-high, we're looking for around 400F.
  • Pat the chicken dry then season liberally with salt then chili powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne if using.
  • Once the chicken is evenly seasoned add half of the barbeque sauce and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs to your preheated grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until they reach 165F.

Assemble

  • Spread a dollop of the barbeque sauce on the bottom of each bun, top with two chicken thighs, and remaining sauce if desired and a generous heap of coleslaw.

Notes

I highly recommend using my super quick and easy Dill Pickle Coleslaw, but if the effort you're willing to put in is closer to opening a bag of salad than shredding a cabbage that is totally fine!!