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BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until very tender.
  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, shred with two forks, then return to the sauce. Simmer on HIGH, uncovered, 10 minutes to thicken.
  4. Toast buns under broiler 1-2 minutes, pile on chicken, add extra sauce and slaw, and serve.

Notes

Don’t lift the lid during cooking—it releases steam and adds time. If using breasts, check for doneness at 6 hours on low to prevent dryness. For extra smoky flavor, add a couple drops of liquid smoke to the sauce.