Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches: 8 Amazing Bites
Create delicious, tender BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches with this simple slow cooker recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes - 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Hamburger buns or slider rolls
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced red onion
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the pulled chicken on hamburger buns or slider rolls with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a more moist and flavorful result.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred sweetness.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water or chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg