Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (Printable)

Slow-cooked BBQ chicken piled on buns with creamy slaw for a flavorful, satisfying handheld meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Barbecue Sauce Mixture

02 - 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
03 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Sandwich Components

11 - 6 sandwich buns
12 - 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
13 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Whisk thoroughly.
03 - Pour prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring every piece is fully coated.
04 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the cooker and stir to mix thoroughly with the sauce. Let warm for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
06 - In a clean bowl, toss together coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Place a generous helping of the sauced pulled chicken onto the bottom half of each sandwich bun. Top with prepared coleslaw and cover with the bun top.
08 - Serve sandwiches immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Slow-cooked chicken soaks up all the smoky, tangy, and sweet barbecue flavors for unbeatable tenderness.
  • Easy to make ahead—set it and forget it in the slow cooker!
  • Crowd-pleasing and perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners.
  • Customizable with your favorite barbecue sauce, buns, and toppings.
  • Dairy-free option available if you use dairy-free buns.
02 -
  • Nutzen Sie Rotisserie-Hähnchen, wenn es schnell gehen muss: einfach zerpflücken und eine Stunde mit der Sauce im Slow Cooker erwärmen.
  • Für die glutenfreie Ernährung stets zertifiziert glutenfreie Buns und Barbecue-Sauce verwenden.
  • Vermeiden Sie Überkochen: Nach dem Zerkleinern das Hähnchen nur noch kurz im Crockpot ziehen lassen.
  • Alle Zutaten auf Allergene prüfen, insbesondere Mayonnaise und Worcestershiresauce.
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