Description
This mouthwatering Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe combines tender shredded chicken with tangy barbecue sauce. Hearty and satisfying, you’ll enjoy these classic sandwiches that bring comfort to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (large)
- 16 oz (454 g) shredded green cabbage and carrot coleslaw
- 8 hamburger buns
- 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted chicken stock
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsps (45 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) hot sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) dijon mustard
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) honey
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) dijon mustard
- 2.5 tbsps (37.5 ml) BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk chicken stock, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in slow cooker basin until fully blended.
- Chicken Infusion: Immerse chicken breasts completely in prepared sauce, ensuring thorough coating and even distribution within liquid mixture.
- Slow Cooking Process: Program slow cooker to LOW temperature, allowing chicken to simmer and transform into tender, flavor-packed protein over 6 to 7 hours.
- Coleslaw Creation: Blend Greek yogurt, honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and celery seed until smooth, creating a creamy dressing with vibrant flavor profile.
- Bun Preparation: Butter bun exteriors and toast on griddle or in toaster oven until achieving golden, crisp texture.
- Final Assembly: Toss shredded cabbage and grated carrots with prepared dressing, then layer sauce-saturated chicken onto toasted buns, topping with fresh, tangy coleslaw for a complete, mouthwatering sandwich experience.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Allow chicken to soak in the sauce for full flavor absorption, ensuring every bite is packed with delicious BBQ goodness.
- Low and Slow Cooking Technique: Maintain low temperature for 6-7 hours to break down tough muscle fibers, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tender chicken.
- Coleslaw Timing Matters: Prepare coleslaw just before serving to keep vegetables crisp and prevent soggy sandwich texture.
- Toasting Buns Elevates Sandwich: Lightly butter and toast buns to create a golden, crispy exterior that adds textural contrast to the tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg