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1 BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (Slow Cooker Style) with Coleslaw

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (Slow Cooker Style)

Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken sandwich is sweet-tangy, fall apart tender, juicy and delicious! Served on butter toasted brioche buns, and a spoonful or three of creamy coleslaw, it'll definitely be one you add into your rotation of meals!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Chicken & Poultry, Main Dishes & Entrees, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken sandwich, pulled bbq chicken sandwich, pulled chicken, pulled chicken sandwich
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Taneisha Morris

Ingredients

  • 4 large Chicken Breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 350 ml BBQ Sauce usually a full bottle or more.
  • Chicken Stock optional
  • Brioche Buns optional
  • Creamy Coleslaw optional

Instructions

  • Season your chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, parsley, paprika (smoked paprika works as well), brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix together until chicken is thoroughly coated.
  • Add the chicken breasts to your Slow Cooker (I have the traditional Crock Pot). Pour the BBQ Sauce over top.
  • Set the timer to 3-4hrs on high, or 6-7hrs on low.
  • Once the countdown has ended, remove the chicken and add to a large plate.
  • Shred with 2 forks, you can spoon the sauce from the slow cooker on top and mix together (see notes section for additional tips).
  • Serve on butter toasted buns, top with coleslaw or side of your choice.
  • Most importantly - enjoy!

Notes

You can remove your chicken breasts and shred outside of the slow cooker, or you can choose to shred inside (be careful not to scratch your slow cooker pot insert). If near the end, the sauce is watery or not thick enough to your liking you can add breadcrumbs or a mixture of cornstarch and water to thicken it up. Remember, you want moist, tender chicken - not dry. If you leave your slow cooker on warm it will dry out! You can add additional BBQ Sauce, as well as Chicken Stock to keep it nice and moist!

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg