Barbecued Chicken Salad Sandwiches

A different take on chicken salad! Adapted from Country Woman magazine.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped sweet onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped celery
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8  kaiser rolls, split (or buns)
• 8  slices tomatoes
• 8  lettuce leaves

Directions

1. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add barbecue sauce. Seal the bag and turn over to coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Grill chicken, covered, over medium hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Or broil for about same amount of time. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled. Chop chicken and place in a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on roll or bun with tomato and lettuce. Enjoy!
3. Makes 8 servings.