Go Back
+ servings
Cranberry-Asian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches|Craving Something Healthy
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Cranberry-Asian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

An Asian-inspired twist on pulled chicken sandwiches
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Diet: Heart Healthy
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 399kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 8 oz jellied cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 6 hamburger rolls

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan and sauté onion and garlic for about 3 minutes.
  • Add cranberry sauce and stir to break apart and melt.
  • Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer the sauce on low for about 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the pan and toss well to coat with sauce. Let the chicken heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve shredded chicken on bulkie rolls, topped with coleslaw if desired.

Notes

[nutrition-label id=5356]

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg