Southern Soul Food Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich

What makes this pulled BBQ chicken sandwich truly Southern is the soul-seasoned flavor, bold spices, tangy sauce, and juicy chicken that’s never dry. Topped with a cool, creamy scoop of coleslaw, it’s messy in the best way, finger-lickin’ good, and a backyard BBQ classic!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Making the Coleslaw: 15

Total Time: 50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food

Servings: sandwhiches

Calories: 301kcal

Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Ingredients

1 pulled BBQ chicken heaping pile
1 coleslaw heaping scoop
1 sandwich bun

Instructions

Cook the chicken: for speed, pressure cook it in the Instant Pot for just 15 minutes, or go the traditional route with a slow cooker for 4–8 hours.
Then pull or shred the chicken into strands.
Next, make the Southern coleslaw.
Finally, pile the pulled chicken high on a soft bun, top it with a generous scoop of slaw, and add the top sandwich bun. Then, serve and enjoy!

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❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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