Kickin' BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

🥘 Ingredients

• BBQ pulled chicken
  10 oz
• Southwest Spice Blend (divided)
  1 tbsp
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• coleslaw mix
  8 oz
• cooking oil
  4 tsp
• jalapenos (into rounds, removing ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat)
  1 unit
• limes
  1 unit
• potato buns
  2 unit
• potatoes (into 1/2-inch-thick wedges)
  12 oz
• salt
  1 tsp
• smoky red pepper crema (divided)
  2 tbsp
• sugar (with 1/4 tsp for pickling)
  2 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• large baking sheet
• small bowl
• medium bowl
• medium pan

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes . Quarter limes . Thinly slice jalapenos .

   potatoes: 12 oz (into 1/2-inch-thick wedges), limes: 1 unit, jalapenos: 1 unit (into rounds, removing ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat)
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a large baking sheet with a drizzle of cooking oil , salt , black pepper , and Southwest Spice Blend . You'll use the remaining Southwest Spice later. Roast on top rack until golden brown and crispy, 20-25 minutes.

   cooking oil: 4 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, Southwest Spice Blend: 1 tbsp (divided)
3. 

   3

   In a small bowl , combine jalapeno, juice from half the lime, sugar , and a pinch of salt. In a medium bowl , combine coleslaw mix , smoky red pepper crema , and as much remaining lime juice as you like. Season with salt and pepper.

   sugar: 2 tsp (with 1/4 tsp for pickling), coleslaw mix: 8 oz, smoky red pepper crema: 2 tbsp (divided)
4. 

   4

   When potatoes have about 5 minutes remaining, halve potato buns . Toast in oven (use a second baking sheet or place directly on oven rack) until golden, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Brush cut sides with melted butter first for extra richness.

   potato buns: 2 unit
5. 

   5

   While buns toast, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium heat (use a large pan for 4 servings). Add remaining Southwest Spice and stir until fragrant, ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in BBQ pulled chicken and as much pickling liquid from the jalapeño as you like. TIP: Careful, it can be spicy! Stir until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.

   BBQ pulled chicken: 10 oz
6. 

   6

   Fill buns with BBQ pulled chicken, coleslaw, and as much pickled jalapeño as you like. Divide between plates and serve with potato wedges, any remaining coleslaw, and remaining smoky red pepper crema on the side.