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slow cooker bbq chicken sandwich with a side of fries and ketchup
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Pulled Chicken, Slow Cooker
Servings 6
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
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 chipotle pepper diced from the can with adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix paprika, garlic powder salt, brown sugar, oregano and mix until combined
  • Add sliced onions to 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.
  • In a medium bowl add the cabbage, and cilantro add the dressing to the slaw and mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Place chicken back into 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.
  • **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 left over chipotle from the can. Freezes perfectly in freezer bags for later use.