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A close-up of a juicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich Filling that shreds perfectly on a soft bun with coleslaw.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Make tender BBQ pulled chicken using your slow cooker. This simple recipe works well for sandwiches or sliders and requires minimal hands-on time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Cook Time Range 8 hours
Total Time 11 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Slider buns or sandwich rolls
  • Optional toppings coleslaw, pickles, sliced onions

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
  7. Season with salt if needed.
  8. Serve the pulled chicken on slider buns or sandwich rolls. Add your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Chicken thighs generally stay more moist than chicken breasts. Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce and seasonings based on your taste. If you want a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the final 30 minutes of cooking on high. You can prepare this chicken ahead of time and reheat it later.

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