This delicious chicken sandwich is a great go-to recipe when you are short on time. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked in escovitch sauce for a rich and flavorful bite that’s ready to enjoy in 20 minutes.
This is the best and easiest chicken sandwich ever! 😋 Whether you have some leftover rotisserie chicken available or you’re just unsure of what to make with it, you’ll have a delicious lunch for the family in less than 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients. This shredded chicken sandwich is so flavorful everyone will be asking for seconds.
To save time, I used pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and sauteed the chicken in an escovitch sauce (salsa escabeche) made with peppers, onion, tomato sauce, and granulated chicken bouillon to enhance the flavors. This recipe can also be made with rotisserie chicken made from scratch.
This is a total favorite in my house, and I’m sure it will be in yours too!
Be sure to try my Cuban Sliders and Chipotle Chicken Wraps too!
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil – I used avocado oil but you can use olive oil or vegetable oil if that is what you have on hand.
- Granulated Chicken Bouillon – I used the granulated kind because it will dissolve easily into the food. You can use the tablet as well but you’ll need to dissolve it in a bit of warm water before adding it to the skillet.
- Bell Pepper – Any color pepper can be used, whether you choose green, red, or like I do, use a mix of different colors.
- Red Onion – If red onion is not available, you can use white onion, although red is often best for meals such as sandwiches or salads for its spicier taste.
- Tomato Sauce – This is used as part of the chicken seasoning. You can use any brand for this recipe.
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken – You can buy this pre-cooked and shred it yourself. You can also make rotisserie chicken from scratch either in an oven, air fryer, or slow cooker, and break apart pieces of the chicken by hand.
- ColeSlaw – For this recipe, I used pre-made coleslaw, which is a great add-on to sandwiches for its rich flavor and creamy texture. You can also make it on your own to modify it to your liking.
- Hamburger Potato Buns – I like to use potato buns for their delicious flavor and smooth texture. However, you can use any bun such as brioche, ciabatta, or plain.
How to make a shredded rotisserie chicken sandwich
- In a medium-sized skillet pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Combine the chicken bouillon, peppers, onion, and tomato sauce in a bowl to prepare for the next step.
- Sauté chicken bouillon, peppers, onion, and tomato sauce until the onion it’s translucent, about 5-7 min. Add water and stir.
- Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Let cook for an additional 5 minutes and remove from the pan.
- Build the sandwich with a layer of chicken and top it with coleslaw, along with any other ingredients.
- Serve and enjoy!
What to put on a rotisserie chicken sandwich?
Feel free to have fun with this recipe as it is just enough to be enjoyed as is or to play around with any other add-ons you may like such as parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or any other type of cheese. You could even add some mushrooms, crispy bacon, or play around with sauces to your liking such as barbecue sauce, sriracha, etc.
Want to make this sandwich even healthier? Slap some kale, tomatoes, and maybe some slices of avocado or guacamole if you’d like. You won’t be disappointed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The seasoned shredded rotisserie chicken is great to make in a big batch and then you can easily enjoy it throughout the week for easy-to-grab lunches. Let it cool, and then place it in an airtight container and it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then, you can just build the sandwiches in a matter of minutes.
To make these in a matter of minutes, rotisserie chicken is a great choice as it’s already cooked. You can easily make these from scratch as well, by either oven-baking a couple of chicken breasts, or cooking them in the Instant Pot, air fryer, or slow cooker. This is also a great way to use up any leftovers from a whole roasted chicken.
This rotisserie chicken sandwich is great to grab and enjoy just by itself, but for a fuller meal, you can easily pair them with your favorite salads, veggie, and potato sides. Try them with:
Macaroni Salad
Esquites
Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Yuca Fritters
A properly cooked rotisserie chicken will last in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. After this, your chicken could turn slimy and develop a foul smell, which are tell-tale signs that the chicken has gone bad.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- You can use any colored bell pepper in this recipe, I like to use a mix of different colors, but just one will work well.
- To save on time, I use a store-bought slaw to top the sandwiches, but this lime slaw will work great!
- Potato buns are great to use for this shredded rotisserie chicken sandwich recipe as they are nice and airy and moist, but regular buns will work well.
More Chicken Recipes
- Grilled Chicken Skewers with Garlic Lime Cilantro
- Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
- Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Chili
- Grilled Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers
Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
Author:Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granulated
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 – 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups cole slaw, pre-made
- 4 – 5 Hamburger potato buns
Instructions
- In a medium pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute chicken bouillon, pepper, onion, and tomato sauce until onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add water and stir. Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Let cook for an additional 5 minutes and remove from the heat.
- Build the sandwich with a layer of the chicken and top with slaw.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any colored bell pepper in this recipe, I like to use a mix of different colors, but just one will work well.
- To save on time, I use a store-bought slaw to top the sandwiches, but this lime slaw will work great!
- Potato buns are great to use for this shredded rotisserie chicken sandwich recipe as they are nice and airy and moist, but regular buns will work well.
Nutrition
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