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Make-Ahead Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Make-Ahead Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

with Kid-Approved Carrots

5.0
(8)

Ingredients: Chicken breast • Ciabatta roll (unbleached untreated enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sea salt, yeast, malted barley flour) (barley, wheat) • BBQ sauce (sugars (sugar/glucose-fructose, blackstrap molasses, brown sugar), tomato paste, vinegar, water, salt, modified corn starch, mustard, modified tapioca starch, mustard bran, chili peppers, soybean oil, garlic powder, onion powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, spices, seasoning, natural flavour, xanthan gum, caramel, citric acid, malic acid, sodium benzoate) (mustard) • Carrots • Applewood smoke spice (sugars (sugar, maltodextrin, molasses [maltodextrin]), dehydrated vegetables (garlic, onion, red bell pepper), spices (including mustard and celery) and herbs, salt, paprika powder, natural smoke flavor, yeast extract, silicon dioxide, spice extract) (mustard).

Allergens:
Wheat
Barley
Mustard
Sesame
Soy
Walnuts
Oats
Rye
Triticale
May contain traces of allergens
Milk
Tree nuts
Peanuts
Sulphites
Wheat
Gluten
Egg
Crustaceans
Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Preparation Time
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy
/ serving 4 people

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

4 unit(s)

Ciabatta Roll

(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Walnuts, Oats, Rye, Triticale, May contain traces of allergens, Wheat, Barley)

7 g

Applewood Smoke Spice

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

8 tbsp

BBQ Sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Sulphites, Egg, Wheat, Sesame, Crustaceans, Soy, Fish, Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Mustard)

56 g

Carrot, julienned

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories420 kcal
Fat7 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Sugar15 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein27 g
Cholesterol60 mg
Sodium960 mg
Potassium500 mg
Calcium30 mg
Iron4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Non-Stick Pan
Large Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep chicken
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. 
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with Applewood Smoke Spice, salt and pepper.
Cook chicken and carrots
2
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then chicken. Sear for 2-3 min per side, until golden. 
  • Transfer chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in middle of oven for 10-12 min, until cooked through.** 
  • Once chicken is in the oven, add another 1/2 tbsp oil to the pan, then carrots. Cook for 1-2 min, until carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3
  • When chicken is done, transfer to a large plate or a clean surface.
  • Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • To a large bowl, add shredded chicken, carrots and BBQ sauce. Toss to coat. 
Finish and serve
4
  • If making ahead, put pulled chicken mixture in a container. 
  • When ready to pack or serve lunch, place 1/3 cup chicken on bottom bun, then close with top bun. 
  • If eating right away, toast buns before filling with chicken!