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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches You'll Love

Delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches featuring tender chicken and flavorful BBQ sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pulled Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Substitute with chicken breast if desired.
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Low Sugar BBQ Sauce Use your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Water or Chicken Broth Use broth for richer taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Can be omitted.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute with white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust or omit according to spice preference.
For the Cabbage Slaw
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Pre-shredded options save time.
  • 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage Green cabbage can be used instead.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro Parsley as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Optional, enhances the slaw's taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For Serving
  • 6 pieces Whole Grain or Gluten-Free Seedy Hamburger Buns Cater to dietary preferences.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the BBQ Sauce: In your slow cooker, combine ketchup, low sugar BBQ sauce, water or chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
  2. Add the Chicken: Carefully place the boneless skinless chicken thighs into the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Set your slow cooker to LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken inside the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the sauce.
  5. Make the Slaw: In a separate bowl, combine shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, chopped cilantro, apple cider vinegar, toasted sesame oil, pure maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss and let sit.
  6. Assemble the Sandwiches: Load a generous amount of pulled chicken onto the bottom half of each bun, top with slaw, and close with the top half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Shred chicken while warm for easier pulling. Let the slaw sit for 20 minutes before serving for better flavor meld.

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