- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 460 kcal
Quick summary
“This baguette sandwich combines shredded chicken breast coated in caramelized barbecue sauce, sautéed red onion, and cheddar cheese melted in the oven with fresh lettuce. It is worth assembling for a hearty, practical, and very juicy snack with accessible ingredients.”
What you need to know
- Sauté the red onion until soft before adding the shredded chicken to build the aromatic base of the filling.
- Cook the chicken with the barbecue sauce for 5 minutes so the meat absorbs the smoky and bittersweet flavor.
- Take the open baguettes to the preheated oven at 180 ºC just enough to melt the cheese and toast the crust.
Ingredients
Main
- 4 baguette breads
- 500g of shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup of barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup of sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- Lettuce to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- In a skillet, heat a little oil and add the red onion, sautéing until soft.
- Add the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce, mixing well to coat all the chicken pieces.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Cut the baguette loaves in half, without separating the parts.
- Place a layer of lettuce on the bottom of each bun.
- Add the chicken mixture to the barbecue sauce over the lettuce.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Remove from the oven, add more red onion if desired, and close the sandwiches.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by french fries or salad.
Chef's tips
- Place the lettuce leaf only after the sandwich comes out of the oven so that it remains green and crispy.
- Heat the chicken in the barbecue sauce before filling the bread to speed up the melting of the cheese in the baking sheet.
- Brush the outer crust of the baguette with olive oil before putting it in the oven to form a crispy crust.
Variations
- Sandwich with bacon: add slices of crispy fried bacon over the cheddar cheese before gratinating.
- Toque picante: add thin slices of pickled jalapeño pepper or chipotle pepper sauce to the barbecue.
- Version with corn and cream cheese: mix 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and sweet corn into the shredded chicken for extra creaminess.
Substitutions
- Grated cheddar cheese: can be substituted with prato cheese, shredded mozzarella, smoked provolone, or estepe cheese.
- Baguette bread: use traditional French bread, ciabatta bread, or Australian bread for a sweet contrast.
- Ready-made barbecue sauce: use homemade barbecue sauce or tomato sauce seasoned with smoked paprika and brown sugar.
How to store
Store the barbecue chicken filling in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble and heat the sandwich on the bread only at serving time to prevent the crust from softening.
Can it be frozen?
Freeze only the shredded chicken already mixed with the barbecue sauce for up to 90 days in jars or proper bags. Do not freeze the assembled sandwich, as the bread and vegetables lose their consistency upon thawing.
What to serve with
Serve with rustic roasted potatoes with rosemary, breaded onion rings, sweet potato chips, or coleslaw salad. It pairs well with an IPA beer, cold passion fruit juice, or cola soda.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use leftover roast chicken from Sunday?
Yes, shredding leftover roast chicken is an excellent way to reuse the meat with barbecue sauce and cheese.
How to prevent the sauce from softening the bottom of the bread?
Lightly toast the inside of the bread in the skillet with butter before filling to form a protective film against moisture.
Won't the baguette get dry in the oven?
Leaving in the oven for only 8 to 10 minutes at 180 ºC ensures the shell stays crispy while keeping the center moist with the filling.
How to quickly shred chicken breast?
Cook the chicken in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes, drain the water, close the pan, and shake vigorously to shred everything in seconds.
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