Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are a simple yet flavorful dish that brings comfort food to your table with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, these sandwiches feature tender, shredded chicken piled high on soft buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 sturdy buns
Instructions
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Season the chicken generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs until browned on both sides.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
- Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce.
- Serve the pulled chicken on sturdy buns.
- Top with your favorite condiments and enjoy.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before shredding to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: chicken
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: pulled chicken, slow cooker, sandwiches, comfort food, easy recipe