BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

I had some mini-hoagie rolls that I needed to use up the other night before they got stale, so I decided to whip up a batch of shredded bbq chicken sandwiches. This recipe makes a lot of sandwiches, so not only did it cover dinner, but it also covered lunch for the next couple of days. It is a simple, quick, and budget-friendly meal. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

bbqchicken_med BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 6 frozen chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bottle bar-b-que sauce (28 oz.)
  • Dash of Liquid Smoke
  • 1 package mini hoagie rolls (about 4-5″ long)

Directions:

  1. Place frozen chicken breasts in large pot. Cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. While chicken is poaching, cut your hoagie rolls in half lengthwise, but keep intact. (keep the rolls “closed” once you have cut them)
  4. Cover wire racks in oven with tinfoil, and heat oven to 300°F.
  5. Line up hoagie rolls on oven rack, and turn off the heat. Let them remain in oven until time to prepare sandwiches. (this will make them nice and toasted on the outside, but still remain soft on the inside.)
  6. After chicken is cooked through, drain water, reserving 1 cup to the side.
  7. Place chicken breasts in food processor to shred, then return to stock pot.
  8. Add diced onion, bbq sauce, and dash of liquid smoke. Stir well, and use water that was set off to the side to moisten it as needed.
  9. Season to taste. I use fresh ground pepper, and Montreal Chicken Seasoning.
  10. When bbq is heated all the way through, remove hoagie rolls from the oven, slather with bbq chicken, and serve.

Healthy Italian Beef Sandwiches

I found this recipe online, and thought it looked fabulous! This would be a great sandwich to serve for lunch, or dinner, an would be especially good for entertaining friends this summer. I am planning to make it for my boys soon, so I will let you know what everyone thinks of it. Knowing my guys, this will probably become a household favorite. :)

Healthy Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 3-lb boneless beef bottom round or rump roast
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 cup fat-free Italian dressing (not creamy)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 12 whole wheat burger buns, toasted, if desired
  • ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend (3 oz)
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced roasted red bell peppers (from a jar)
  • ¾ cup fresh basil leaves

Directions:

  1. Trim any visible fat from beef. Cut beef into 4 pieces; place in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with onion and dressing. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours (or on High heat setting 5 to 6 hours) until beef is tender.
  2. With slotted spoon, remove beef and onion from cooker; place on cutting board. Cool slightly. Shred beef, using 2 forks. Reserve 1 cup liquid in cooker. (If desired, reserve remaining liquid to serve with sandwiches for dipping. To serve, heat liquid in small saucepan over low heat until hot.)
  3. Return shredded beef and onion to liquid in cooker. Add vinegar; stir well. Cover; cook on high heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until heated.
  4. To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture in each bun; top with cheese, roasted peppers and basil.

(Recipe from Eat Better America)