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title: Honey BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/honey-bbq-pulled-chicken-sandwiches-677d5cc9a90519950138cd87
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Hard
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - New
  - Chicken
  - Comfort Food
  - BBQ
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 580
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The mac and cheese consistently earns rave reviews for its rich, cheesy taste and crunchy topping.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: This recipe requires multiple bowls and pans, making it more labor-intensive than typical meals.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Pulled%20Chicken/honey-bbq-pulled-chicken-sandwiches.avif"
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Adjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Trim @green beans{1.5%oz} if necessary. Once water is boiling, add @cavatappi pasta{½%lb} to #large pot{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{9-11%minutes}. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

While pasta cooks, pat @chicken cutlets{8%oz} dry with paper towels and season all over with @harissa powder{1%packet}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through ~{3-5%minutes} per side. Transfer chicken to a #medium bowl{}; let rest ~{3%minutes}.

While chicken rests, in a second #medium bowl{}, combine @bbq sauce{3%tbsp}, @honey{1.5%tbsp}, and ¼ cup water. Heat #large pan{} used for chicken over low heat. Add sauce mixture; bring to a simmer, then cover. Transfer chicken (and any juices) to #medium bowl{} used for sauce. Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-size pieces. Increase heat under #large pan{} with sauce to medium-low. Transfer chicken to #large pan{}; stir to evenly coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened ~{8-10%minutes}.

Meanwhile, place @gouda cheese{1.5%oz} in a #large bowl{}, tear into small pieces. Add @white cheddar cheese{½%cup}, @cream sauce base{3%tbsp}, half @fry seasoning{1%packet}, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and @salt{1%tsp}; stir to combine. In a third #medium bowl{}, combine @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, @cheddar cheese{½%cup}, remaining @fry seasoning{1%packet}, and a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}.

In an #8x8 baking dish{}, combine drained cavatappi, cheese sauce, and @butter{2%tbsp}. Top with panko mixture. Bake on middle rack until topping is browned and sauce is bubbling ~{10-15%minutes}.

Meanwhile, toss green beans on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ~{8-10%minutes}. Halve and toast @brioche buns{2%buns}.

Fill buns with saucy chicken. Divide sandwiches, green beans, and mac ’n’ cheese between plates and serve.