Description
This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Enjoy tender, flavorful chicken effortlessly cooked in your crockpot and served on soft buns.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- Your Favorite BBQ Sauce (18-24 ounces)
- Soft Sandwich Buns (brioche or potato rolls)
- Onion (finely chopped, optional)
- Garlic (minced, optional)
- Salt (to taste, optional)
- Black Pepper (to taste, optional)
- Garlic Powder (optional)
- Smoked Paprika (optional)
- Brown Sugar (1 tablespoon, optional)
- Apple Cider Vinegar (splash, optional)
- Worcestershire Sauce (dash, optional)
- Coleslaw (for topping, optional)
- Dill Pickles (slices, optional)
- Cheese (sharp cheddar or provolone, optional)
- Jalapeños (fresh or pickled slices, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season Lightly (Optional): Season the chicken with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder or smoked paprika.
- Add to the Crockpot: Place the chicken pieces evenly at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour in the BBQ Sauce: Pour your entire bottle of BBQ sauce directly over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return to Sauce: Transfer the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir until thoroughly coated with the BBQ sauce.
- Assemble Your Sandwiches: Toast the buns and spoon a generous amount of the saucy pulled chicken onto each bun.
- Serve with Toppings: Top with coleslaw, pickles, or any other desired toppings and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including chopped onion and minced garlic in the crockpot. Toasting the buns is essential to prevent sogginess.