Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

I was a little hesitant to make this dish. I didn't know how barbecue sauce was going to go with the mayo, but I'm very glad I tried this! The flavors were awesome and I couldn't get enough of the leftovers!

Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches--adapted from Taste of Home
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Serves 8

• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 kaiser rolls, split
• 8 tomato slices
• 8 lettuce leaves

Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add barbecue sauce. Seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.


Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled.

Chop chicken; place in a large bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on rolls with tomato and lettuce.