Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Close up photo of a bbq chicken sandwich.

This easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwich is the perfect meal for those busy weeknights.

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword Pulled Chicken, Slow Cooker

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4

Servings

Calories 824kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or tenders
1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce we use Kinders
1/2 sweet onion sliced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 buns or sandwich rolls
3 tablespoon butter softened

For the slaw

3 cups coleslaw
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper diced in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl mix paprika, garlic powder salt, brown sugar, oregano, and mix until combined
Add sliced onions to the slow cooker and place the chicken on top. Sprinkle the seasonings on the chicken. Pour bbq sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 5-6 hours.
In a small bowl add the mayo, chipotle, and lime juice whisk until combined, and set aside.
Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Place chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
Spread the softened butter over the buns. Heat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat, add the buns butter side down into the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

For the Slaw

1. in a small bowl add the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, and lime juice and mix until combined.
2. In a medium bowl add the cabbage, cilantro, and dressing and mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

*To thicken the sauce add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 3 tablespoon water
whisk until it becomes a paste. Add into the shredded chicken and sauce,
mix and let set 15 minutes to thicken.

*You will have leftover chipotle from the can. Place the leftovers in a ziplock freezer bag for other uses.

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