Old Fashioned Creamy Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Name: Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 500 g BBQ roast chicken; 1 celery stick (finely diced); 2 spring onion stems (finely diced); 65 g (1/2 cup) walnuts (chopped); 125 g (1/2 cup) whole egg mayonnaise; 65 g (1/4 cup) sour cream; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 2 tsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar); salt and pepper (to season); 16 slices white bread (thinly sliced); softened butter (for spreading)

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These old fashioned creamy shredded BBQ chicken sandwiches are packed with tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, celery and spring onions!

Perfect for an easy lunch or for parties, they take just 15 minutes to make!

Shredded BBQ chicken sandwiches cut into triangles and arranged on a white plate.

BBQ shredded chicken sandwiches are the EASIEST sandwiches to make... and they're even simpler when using leftover bbq chicken - a great time saving trick!

If you are a fan of chicken dinners, or love buying a BBQ chicken or rotisserie chicken for a fuss-free family dinner, these sandwiches are the perfect way to use up the leftover chicken!

Leftover shredded chicken is mixed with a creamy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing to make the best chicken sandwich!

Perfect for a quick and easy lunch, or serve alongside sausage rolls, bacon and cheese rolls and party pies for a delicious spread that is guaranteed to fill hungry bellies!

A fresh chicken sandwich served on a black plate.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

Quick and easy - made with pantry and fridge staples, these chicken sandwiches can be whipped up in minutes!
Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd - this recipe can easily be scaled up to feed many hungry mouths!
The chicken sandwich filling - is SO creamy, and packed with flavour and texture!
Conventional and Thermomix - both methods are written in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What You Need

These creamy shredded chicken sandwiches are made with a handful of basic ingredients - many of which you probably already have in your kitchen!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

BBQ roast chicken - leftover shredded BBQ chicken, or substitute with leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken.
Celery - adds a refreshing crunch.
Spring onion - also known as scallions.
Walnuts - add a delicious crunch to the filling, however feel free to leave them out for a nut-free sandwich filling.
Whole egg mayonnaise - I recommend using a whole egg mayonnaise such as Hellman's or Heinz for the creamiest and richest taste. You can use a low fat version if you prefer.
Sour cream - this helps lighten the creamy sandwich filling.
Dijon mustard - adds extra flavour to the mayonnaise dressing.
Lemon juice or white wine vinegar - this helps balance out the rich creamy sandwich filling.
Salt and pepper - to season.
White bread - soft and fresh white bread is the classic bread for a chicken sandwich, but feel free to use wholegrain, seeded or any other favourite bread, if you prefer.
Softened butter - for spreading.

Ingredients set out on a marble benchtop.

Equipment Required

2 forks or beaters - to shred the chicken.
Large bowl or Thermomix.

Step By Step Instructions

These quick and easy shredded bbq chicken sandwiches take just 15 minutes to prepare!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 - Shred The Chicken

Use two forks to shred the chicken as finely as possible.

TIP: You can also use a food processor or hand held beaters to shred the chicken.

Step 2 - Make The Creamy Dressing

Place the whole egg mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, lemon juice or white wine vinegar, salt and pepper in to a large bowl.

The creamy dressing ingredients placed in a large mixing bowl.

Mix well to combine.

The mixed creamy mayo dressing in the mixing bowl.

Step 3 - Mix The Sandwich Filling

Add the chopped celery, walnuts, spring onions and shredded chicken to the creamy mayonnaise mixture.

Chopped celery, spring onions, chopped walnuts and shredded chicken added to the mayo dressing.

Mix well. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

The mixed chicken filling in the mixing bowl.

Step 4 - Make The Sandwiches

Butter the slices of bread.

Divide the chicken mixture evenly between half of the slices. Top with the remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches into quarters.

A spoonful of the creamy shredded chicken filling on a slice of buttered white bread.

Expert Tips

Shredding the chicken - you can use two forks to shred the chicken or use a food processor or hand held beaters to shred the chicken.
White bread - traditionally chicken sandwiches are made with thinly sliced white bread, although you can use seeded, multi-grain or wholemeal, if you prefer. Ensure your bread is soft and fresh! You can also remove the crusts, if you like.
Seasoning - I recommend checking the chicken filling for seasoning once mixed, adding a little extra salt or pepper if required.
Serving - these shredded chicken sandwiches are best served immediately.
To make these sandwiches into a filling meal: serve with a side of crunchy potato wedges.

FAQs

Can I freeze these shredded chicken sandwiches?

No, this recipe is not suitable for freezing.

What can I serve with bbq chicken sandwiches?

Often served at a party or gathering, potato chips, fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, grilled corn and a simple salad all make delicious sides to these moist chicken sandwiches.

Can I make the filling ahead of time?

The chicken filling can be prepared 1 day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container until needed.