Everyone loves a BBQ chicken sandwich, but the real star here is our kefir coleslaw made with Lifeway Kefir. Creamy, rich, and protein-packed, Lifeway Kefir transforms classic coleslaw into a tangy, flavor-packed topping that’s also good for your gut! Our BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Kefir Coleslaw are sure to be the star dish for all your summer cookouts and more.
Loaded with gut-loving probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamin D, Lifeway Kefir is the perfect healthy sandwich companion you need in your life. When piled high on some BBQ chicken, the kefir coleslaw adds the perfect cool, creamy bite. We used rotisserie chicken in our sandwiches, but you can use whatever variety you love most and choose your favorite BBQ sauce to use in the assembly of the sandwiches.
Coleslaw is a versatile recipe that’s easy to adapt to your custom preferences with different seasonings and condiments, however, we think you’ll agree with us that once you try kefir coleslaw made with Lifeway, you may never go back to the regular kind!
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 1 hour Servings: 4-6Ingredients
Kefir Coleslaw:
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- **Or any other plain variety of our kefir (lowfat or whole milk)
- 2 tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
BBQ Chicken:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded grilled chicken
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce of choice
Other:
- sandwich buns of choice (we used potato buns)
- dill pickles slices for toppings
Directions
- Make the Coleslaw: To a medium bowl add Lifeway Kefir, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, and whisk together to combine. Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and toss into the kefir base until coated. Next add the parsley or cilantro, and toss a few more times to incorporate. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the BBQ Chicken: Warm the shredded rotisserie chicken, if needed, then add to a medium bowl along with the BBQ sauce and mix together until combined; add more sauce if you prefer.
- Toast your sandwich buns, if preferred, then add some of the BBQ chicken to the bottom of each bun and top with the coleslaw. Add dill pickle slices if using, and then top with the other bun on top of all the sandwiches until all are completed. This recipe makes 4-6 servings, depending on the size of your buns.
