Yesterday we celebrated Father’s Day with my husband.
Now, we didn’t do anything extra special.
We went to church, had burgers, played ninja, watched tv and ate strawberry pie.
Pretty much a regular day, but it was with the daddy we love,
and that makes it special no matter what!
My husband is the best dad!
He works all day and still comes home and
wants to spend time with our kids.
I know that we irritate him something fierce some days,
but the man just keeps on loving us!
He lets the kids jump all over his back
and lets them try to take him down in ninja games.
He also will bounce on the trampoline whenever…even when he is dead tired.
He is also such a Godly example to our kids (and to me).
I am so thankful our kids have such a wonderful father to watch and imitate.
Thank you sweetheart for showing us what a true man of God is!!!
Now since my husband doesn’t have a sweet tooth the size of Texas like mine…
I thought I would share a fun Chipotle BBQ chicken sandwich recipe with you today!
We have been adding chipotle to a lot of different things these days…
pizza, pulled pork, pasta, and of course this chicken.
The spicy flavor is so good when mixed with the BBQ sauce…
and you can add as little or as many of the peppers and control the heat.
We tend to like it spicy so I chopped up 3 for this.
The spinach and pineapple will tone down the heat for you!
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced (from a 7 oz. can)
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 a red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Mix chicken, peppers, and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until warm.
- Place the hamburger buns on a baking sheet. Place the cheese on the bun tops and broil about 1-2 minutes or until melted.
- Place a spoonful of chicken on the bottom bun and top with spinach leaves, pineapple, and red onion slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 394 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 65mg Sodium: 817mg Carbohydrates: 43g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 19g Protein: 22g
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
June 18, 2012 at 1:35 PMAw, what a great post. It’s so great to read so many about what great husbands we all have. 🙂 These sandwiches…yum. I’m drooling and it’s only 6:30am!
Aimee says
June 18, 2012 at 2:26 PMI love chipotle peppers, and I really love that you put pineapple on these! What a nice, sweet post too 🙂
Hayley says
June 18, 2012 at 2:57 PMUh, my boyfriend and I live for chipotle-flavored ANYTHING. Like obsessed! These sammies look delish 🙂 so glad you had a fun, relaxing dad’s day with your hubby and kiddos. I bet he loved these!
Holly says
June 18, 2012 at 3:56 PMBookmarked!! Can’t wait to try these bad boys 🙂
[email protected] says
June 18, 2012 at 5:14 PMThis looks great. I’m adding it to my menu next week!
MissCandiquik says
June 18, 2012 at 5:43 PMThis looks like my kind of sandwich! Not to mention, simple 🙂 totally making these this week…btw, I have those yellow napkins, hah.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
June 18, 2012 at 5:54 PMSuch a great post!! These sandwiches look amazing! And I’m always looking for dishes to use chipotle peppers in; we’ll have to try this soon (I’ve got an open can sitting in my fridge as we speak).
[email protected] Made Me says
June 18, 2012 at 6:47 PMYUM!! I can’t wait to make this!! Hubby’s going to love it. And I will be back to check out your other recipes because every thing I’m seeing right now looks so good!! *drool*
Jennifurla says
June 18, 2012 at 9:08 PMI love chipotle
Terry says
June 19, 2012 at 4:24 AMThese sound super yummy!
Carrie Burrill says
June 19, 2012 at 5:47 PMThe addition of pineapple is genius! looks yummy.
Haydn and Kristy @ Taste Buds says
June 19, 2012 at 6:51 PMI am a huge fan of dried whole chipolte peppers. I went through a phase where I used them in everything. I may have to restart that phase again with this recipe.
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Marilyn Clark says
June 20, 2012 at 1:38 AMI LOVE chipotle peppers…definitely one of my favorites! These sandwiches look yummy!
Lisa Hitzeman says
June 21, 2012 at 1:02 PMThese sandwiches look fantastic! Such a great combination of flavors. Thank you so much for sharing at Thursday’s Treasures!
[email protected] says
June 21, 2012 at 4:08 PMI love when you post recipes like this using already cooked chicken. Makes it perfect for the leftovers!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Debi....Recipes For My Boys says
June 22, 2012 at 3:26 AMGREAT recipe! I have chicken breast in the fridge just calling for this. Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures Week 39. Please join again next week. <3 and hugs! http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/06/thursdays-treasures-week-39.html
E Dicks says
June 22, 2012 at 12:35 PMYum! Dinner idea for sure.
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
June 25, 2012 at 6:09 PMJocelyn, it sounds like you guys had a perfectly wonderful Fathers Day and like your husband is a very special guy!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Carole says
July 5, 2012 at 7:58 PMThis is a very nice chicken dish. Would you be happy to link it in to my Chicken Edition of Food on Friday? This is the link . I found you via Melt in Your Mouth Monday.