Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, these Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food—perfect for dinner, game day, or backyard gatherings. This easy slow cooker recipe features succulent chicken breasts simmered in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a hint of smokiness from paprika. With minimal prep time and the convenience of slow cooking, this dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth chicken that’s effortless to shred and soak in the sauce. Served on toasted hamburger buns and topped with crunchy coleslaw for added texture and freshness, these sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing favorite. Whether you’re feeding a family or entertaining guests, this recipe combines flavor, convenience, and versatility for a satisfying meal. Keywords: Pulled Chicken Sandwich, slow-cooked chicken, barbecue sandwich recipe, easy comfort food, chicken dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 Hamburger buns
- 1 cup Coleslaw
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Chop the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic cloves.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well into the sauce.
Cover and let the chicken marinate in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes on low heat.
Toast the hamburger buns if desired.
Assemble the sandwiches: place a generous portion of pulled chicken on the bottom half of each bun, top with coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious pulled chicken sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.8 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 7525 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.8 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.4 g | 337% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.6 g | ||
| Protein | 303.9 g | 608% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3245 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
