Soy-Free Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Savor the irresistible flavors of this soy-free pulled chicken sandwich, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender, succulent chicken breasts are coated in a tangy, smoky homemade sauce made with apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and honey—all without any soy-based ingredients. After hours of slow cooking, the chicken is shredded and simmered in its flavorful juices for maximum taste. Topped with a creamy, zesty coleslaw made with fresh coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, this sandwich balances sweetness, spice, and crunch. Served on toasted buns, this recipe is ideal for soy-free diets and packed with wholesome, satisfying ingredients. Easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd, this pulled chicken sandwich will elevate your meal game with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Sandwich buns
- 2 cups Coleslaw mix
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a slow cooker, place boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste until smooth.
Add honey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and whisk to combine.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to soak up the juices.
For the coleslaw: In a medium bowl, mix coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Toss to combine and set aside.
Toast the sandwich buns if desired. Place a generous portion of pulled chicken on each bun.
Top the chicken with the prepared coleslaw.
Serve immediately and enjoy your soy-free pulled chicken sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.0 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 696 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 4522 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.5 g | ||
| Protein | 233.8 g | 468% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3352 mg | 71% | |
*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.
