Barbecue Pulled Chicken Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges

Name: Barbecue Pulled Chicken Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Paprika, smoked if available; ½ tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground; 800g sweet potato, cut into wedges; 150ml BBQ Sauce; 4 Burger Buns, split; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil, plus extra for the chicken; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 800g chicken thigh fillets, boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets

Tender barbecue chicken piled into toasted buns with smoky sweet potato wedges on the side.

50 mins Serves 4Grill

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Ingredients

1 tsp Paprika, smoked if available
½ tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
800g sweet potato, cut into wedges
150ml BBQ Sauce
4 Burger Buns, split
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp Olive Oil, plus extra for the chicken
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
800g chicken thigh fillets, boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets

Method

20 mins prep30 mins cook50 mins total

Heat the oven to 200°C fan. Put the sweet potato wedges on a baking tray, toss with the vegetable oil, paprika and half the salt, then spread them out in one layer.
Rub the chicken thighs with the olive oil, remaining salt and black pepper. Place them on a second tray and roast alongside the wedges for 25–30 minutes, turning the wedges halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and the wedges are tender and browned.
Transfer the chicken to a board and rest for 5 minutes. Shred it with two forks, removing any bones or tough pieces.
Put the shredded chicken in a saucepan with the BBQ sauce. Warm over a medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring until coated and piping hot.
Toast the cut sides of the buns in a dry frying pan or under the grill until lightly golden.
Fill the toasted buns with the pulled chicken and serve with the sweet potato wedges.

Notes

Cook the chicken until it is piping hot throughout and the juices run clear. The cooked chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.

About this recipe

These barbecue pulled chicken burgers are made with juicy chicken thighs, a smoky sauce and toasted buns, with paprika-seasoned sweet potato wedges for dipping and scooping.

Cook the chicken until tender, shred it into the sauce, and serve everything hot for an easy weekend supper.