Best Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Craving a dinner that feels hearty, comforting, and completely satisfying? This BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich is a delicious choice for casual family meals and relaxed gatherings. It brings a classic comfort-food feel to the table. The inviting flavors make it perfect for lunch, dinner, game days, and weekend meals. It is also a great option when you want something that feels special without being complicated.
Whether you are feeding the family or serving guests, this sandwich is sure to attract attention. The satisfying appeal makes it easy to enjoy any day of the week. If you love comforting sandwich recipes with plenty of homemade charm, this one deserves a place in your collection. It is hearty, flavorful, and wonderfully inviting.
Keep this recipe handy whenever you want a crowd-friendly meal that makes everyone excited for dinner.
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
This BBQ Pulled Chicken is so good and has a delicious blend of seasonings to enhance its flavor. This barbecue chicken recipe can be prepared within 5 minutes, and the slow cooker does the cooking for you.
Ingredients
- Chicken- You will need about 3lbs of boneless, skinless chicken.
- Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe: This will be the base of your sauce.
- Molasses- This adds a thick, rich consistency to the pulled chicken.
- Apple Cider Vinegar- This will be added to the base sauce.
- Brown Sugar- This will add a rich flavor to the recipe.
- Worcestershire Sauce- This will add a smoky flavor to the sauce.
- Black Pepper- This will be added for taste.
- Salt- This will bring out the flavors in the recipe.
- Onion Powder- This will add a wonderful aroma to the recipe.
- Cayenne Pepper- This will add a spicy taste to the pulled chicken.
- Cornstarch- This will be mixed with water and added to your chicken.
How to Make BBQ Pulled Chicken
- Add the chicken to your slow cooker.
- Combine the BBQ sauce, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, pepper, salt, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and mix until combined.
- Add the sauce to the chicken and cook in the slow cooker for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, put it onto a cutting board, and shred.
- While the chicken is sitting out of the slow cooker, add the cornstarch and water into a bowl and whisk.
- Put the chicken back into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add the pulled chicken to your choice of a brioche bun with a side of coleslaw or serve in quesadillas or taco shells.
Can you overcook chicken in a slow cooker?
It is possible to overcook the pulled chicken. You will want to make sure you follow the directed time and check every now and then in your recipe. If left cooking for too long, it will become too tough.
What’s the best way to shred chicken?
The best way to shred chicken is with two forks for a simple route. You can also use bear claws if you have them to shred as well. Another way to shred chicken is to use your mixer. This is one of the easiest ways. Place the hot chicken in the bowl and turn the mixer on. These methods are simple and quick to get you the perfect shredded chicken.
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 16 ounces barbecue sauce 2 cups
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, pepper, salt, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 hours on high or 4 to 6 hours on low.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it on a cutting board.
- While the chicken is out of the slow cooker, whisk together the cornstarch and water then add to the sauce and whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken back into the sauce and stir to combine. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes so the sauce can soak into the meat and thicken.
- Serve warm on a toasted brioche bun with slaw and pickles or use in tacos, quesadillas, and more.
Notes
- To freeze, cool completely, transfer to a freezer bag, and squeeze out any excess air.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- And 16 to 18oz. A bottle of barbecue sauce will work. Pick your favorite. We’ve made this with both Stubb’s and Sweet Baby Ray.